I choose to believe that I owe my very life to…
““I choose to believe that I owe my very life to you--ay--smile, and think it an exaggeration if you will. I believe it, because it adds a value to that life to think--oh, Miss Hale!' continued he, lowering his voice to such a tender intensity of passion that she shivered and trembled before him, 'to think circumstance so wrought, that whenever I exult in existence henceforward, I may say to myself, "All this gladness in life, all honest pride in doing my work in the world, all this keen sense of being, I owe to her!" And it doubles the gladness, it makes the pride glow, it sharpens the sense of existence till I hardly know if it is pain or pleasure, to think that I owe it to one--nay, you must, you shall hear'--said he, stepping forwards with stern determination--'to one whom I love, as I do not believe man ever loved woman before.' He held her hand tight in his. He panted as he listened for what should come. ””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Deep love can transform existence, turning pain into profound joy and purpose.
In simple terms: Love gives life meaning, even amid suffering.
Key Takeaway
Embrace love’s transformative power.
Themes
love
existence
transformation
Mood
passionate
introspective
Type
literary
romantic
When to use this quote
- marriage
- creative inspiration
- personal loss
Key Concepts
romantic idealism
psychology of love
Questions to Reflect On
- How does love shape your sense of purpose?
- Can love’s intensity become overwhelming?
A Different Perspective
Love may also cause dependency or loss.