We are not the same persons this year as last; nor are…
“We are not the same persons this year as last; nor are those we love. It is a happy chance if we, changing, continue to love a changed person.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
People change over time, and love must adapt to those changes.
In simple terms: People change, love must adapt.
Embrace growth in relationships.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- marriage
- friendship
- family
- long‑term partnerships
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you support a partner’s growth?
- Can love survive unchanged?
Love may struggle when change is resisted.