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“Love is for those who know the griefs of time, for it goes hand in hand with loss. An eternity, so burdened, would be a torment. And yet—” He broke off, drew breath. “Yet what else to call it, this terror and this joy?” quote by Katherine Arden
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““Love is for those who know the griefs of time, for it goes hand in hand with loss. An eternity, so burdened, would be a torment. And yet—” He broke off, drew breath. “Yet what else to call it, this terror and this joy?””

Katherine Arden

About This Quote

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

Love intertwines with grief; joy and terror coexist, making eternity both burdensome and beautiful.

In simple terms: Love and loss are inseparable.

Key Takeaway

Embrace both joy and sorrow.

Themes

love grief joy

Mood

poignant reflective

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • grief counseling
  • artistic creation

Key Concepts

Romanticism existentialism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does terror teach us about love?
  • How to find balance in endless cycles?
A Different Perspective

Eternity can feel oppressive.

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