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“I broke a date for him. To-day I feel I'd break anything for him, including the ten commandments and my neck.” quote by F. Scott Fitzgerald
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““I broke a date for him. To-day I feel I'd break anything for him, including the ten commandments and my neck.””

F. Scott Fitzgerald

About This Quote

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

The narrator expresses extreme devotion, willing to break moral and physical limits for a loved one.

In simple terms: Extreme love leads to reckless actions.

Key Takeaway

Recognize healthy boundaries in love.

Themes

love devotion morality risk passion

Mood

dramatic emotional

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • relationship counseling
  • literary analysis
  • personal journaling

Key Concepts

ethical dilemmas psychology of attachment

Questions to Reflect On

  • When does love become self‑destructive?
  • How to balance love with self‑respect?
A Different Perspective

Such devotion can be dangerous.

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