Obviously it won’t do to love somebody and enjoy that…
““Obviously it won’t do to love somebody and enjoy that person’s company but then, when things between you get difficult, to abandon the person. No, it is clear that as pleasant as love is, it must also be unpleasant, because people are sometimes unpleasant or go through unpleasant things, and if we abandon them at those times and run away from them because they or their situation has become unpleasant, we would have to conclude that there wasn’t much to our loving in the first place.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Love must endure both joy and hardship; abandoning someone when they become difficult shows the love was shallow.
In simple terms: Love includes both pleasant and unpleasant moments.
Key Takeaway
Stay committed through tough times.
Themes
love
commitment
resilience
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- marriage
- friendship
- family crises
- caregiving
Key Concepts
empathy
relationship dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- Can love survive without boundaries?
- How do you balance self‑care with loyalty?
A Different Perspective
Love alone may not overcome toxic or abusive behavior.