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“I doubt if ever one ceases to love, but one can cease to be in love as easily as one can outgrow an author one admired as a boy.” quote by Graham Greene
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““I doubt if ever one ceases to love, but one can cease to be in love as easily as one can outgrow an author one admired as a boy.””

Graham Greene

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 persist, but the feeling of being in love can fade, similar to outgrowing a childhood hero.

In simple terms: Love endures, but being in love can end.

Key Takeaway

Recognize when love has changed.

Themes

love growth nostalgia

Mood

nostalgic contemplative

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • marriage
  • friendships
  • creative inspiration

Key Concepts

emotional maturity literary admiration

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you still love the person but not feel in love?
  • How does outgrowing a hero affect your identity?
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