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Great loves have legs and wings. They are substantial…

“Great loves have legs and wings. They are substantial. They do not dissapate so easily... Great loves have staying power. Or so I told myself.” quote by Erica Jong
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“Great loves have legs and wings. They are substantial. They do not dissapate so easily... Great loves have staying power. Or so I told myself.”

Erica Jong

About This Quote

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

Great love endures, possessing both stability (legs) and freedom (wings), resisting decay.

In simple terms: True love is lasting and uplifting.

Key Takeaway

Nurture love that balances stability and freedom.

Themes

love endurance freedom

Mood

romantic hopeful

Type

literary relationship

When to use this quote

  • marriage counseling
  • long‑term partnerships
  • creative collaborations

Key Concepts

psychology relationship dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What makes love both stable and free?
  • How do you sustain love over time?
A Different Perspective

May set unrealistic expectations for love.

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