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“That many-faceted thing called love succeeds in building bridges from the loneliness on this shore to the loneliness on the other one. These bridges can be of great beauty, but they are rarely built for eternity, and frequently they cannot tolerate too heavy a burden without collapsing.” quote by Karen Horney
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“That many-faceted thing called love succeeds in building bridges from the loneliness on this shore to the loneliness on the other one. These bridges can be of great beauty, but they are rarely built for eternity, and frequently they cannot tolerate too heavy a burden without collapsing.”

Karen Horney

About This Quote

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

Love builds connections that bridge personal loneliness, yet such bonds are fragile and often cannot bear heavy burdens over time.

In simple terms: Love creates bridges but they can be fragile.

Key Takeaway

Cherish and protect relationships.

Themes

love connection fragility burden

Mood

reflective melancholic

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • marriage
  • friendship
  • therapy
  • support groups

Key Concepts

psychology attachment interpersonal dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you maintain balance in close relationships?
  • What burdens threaten your connections?
A Different Perspective

Relationships may break under excessive stress or neglect.

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