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“Falling in love, we said; I fell for him. We were falling women. We believed in it, this downward motion: so lovely, like flying, and yet at the same time so dire, so extreme, so unlikely.” quote by Margaret Atwood
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““Falling in love, we said; I fell for him. We were falling women. We believed in it, this downward motion: so lovely, like flying, and yet at the same time so dire, so extreme, so unlikely.””

Margaret Atwood

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 feel both exhilarating and dangerous, a paradox of intense attraction and potential ruin.

In simple terms: Love is thrilling yet risky.

Key Takeaway

Balance passion with awareness of possible harm.

Themes

love paradox danger

Mood

melancholic intense

Type

literary romantic

When to use this quote

  • romantic relationships
  • creative expression
  • self‑reflection

Key Concepts

psychology literature

Questions to Reflect On

  • What makes love feel like both flight and fall?
  • How can we enjoy love without losing self‑control?
A Different Perspective

Intense love may blind judgment.

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