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“DESIREE: Don't forget, Madame, that love is a perpetual juggling of three balls. Their names are heart, word and sex. How easily these three balls can be juggled, and how easily one of them can be dropped.” quote by Ingmar Bergman
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““DESIREE: Don't forget, Madame, that love is a perpetual juggling of three balls. Their names are heart, word and sex. How easily these three balls can be juggled, and how easily one of them can be dropped.””

Ingmar Bergman

About This Quote

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

Love requires balancing heart, speech, and sex; neglecting any leads to loss.

In simple terms: Love is a juggling act of three parts.

Key Takeaway

Maintain balance among affection, communication, and intimacy.

Themes

love balance relationships

Mood

introspective dramatic

Type

quotational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • romantic partnership
  • marriage
  • friendship
  • creative collaboration

Key Concepts

psychology human needs

Questions to Reflect On

  • Which of the three is hardest for you?
  • What happens when one is ignored?
A Different Perspective

Balancing all three may be unrealistic for some.

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