It's not reasonable to love people who are only going to…
““It's not reasonable to love people who are only going to die," she said. Nash thought about that for a moment, stroking Small's neck with great deliberation, as if the fate of the Dells depended on that smooth, careful movement. "I have two responses to that," He said at last. "First, everyone is going to die. Second, love is stupid. It has nothing to do with reason. You love whomever you love. Against all reason I loved my father." He looked at her keenly. "Did you love yours?" "Yes," she whispered. He stroked Small's nose. "I love you," he said, "even knowing you'll never have me. And I love my brother, more than I ever realized before you came along. You can't help whom you love, Lady. Nor can you know what it's liable to cause you to do.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Love defies logic and mortality; we love despite inevitable death, irrationally and deeply.
In simple terms: Love is irrational and persists despite death.
Key Takeaway
Accept love’s irrationality and cherish it.
Themes
love
mortality
irrationality
Mood
somber
thoughtful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- grief counseling
- family relationships
- ethical dilemmas
Key Concepts
existential choice
human connection
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile love with loss?
- Can love be both rational and irrational?
A Different Perspective
Love can cause suffering and conflict.