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“Sighing, Irene said, Why is it that we can love so much that which only makes us cry? Susannah thought for only a moment, and then, with certainty, she said: Because it is that which calls us home to the heart.” quote by Alice Walker
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““Sighing, Irene said, Why is it that we can love so much that which only makes us cry? Susannah thought for only a moment, and then, with certainty, she said: Because it is that which calls us home to the heart.””

Alice Walker

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Love can be painful yet draws us back to our core emotions.

In simple terms: Love hurts but connects us to our hearts.

Key Takeaway

Accept love's pain as part of growth.

Themes

love pain heart home emotion

Mood

poetic introspective empathetic

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • relationship counseling
  • creative writing
  • self‑reflection

Key Concepts

emotional intelligence attachment human connection

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why does love cause tears?
  • What does "home to the heart" mean for you?
A Different Perspective

Focusing on pain may overlook joy.

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