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But time, as well as healing all wounds, taught me…

“But time, as well as healing all wounds, taught me something strange too: that it's possible to love more than one person in a lifetime. I remarried. I'm very happy with my new wife, and I can't imagine living without her. This, however, doesn't mean that I have to renounce all my past…” quote by Paulo Coelho
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“But time, as well as healing all wounds, taught me something strange too: that it's possible to love more than one person in a lifetime. I remarried. I'm very happy with my new wife, and I can't imagine living without her. This, however, doesn't mean that I have to renounce all my past experiences, as long as I'm careful not to compare my two lives. You can't measure love the way you can the length of a road or the height of a building.”

Paulo Coelho

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 be multiple and distinct; past loves remain valuable without comparison.

In simple terms: Love can be many, not measured like roads.

Key Takeaway

Embrace each love uniquely.

Themes

love relationships growth

Mood

hopeful thoughtful

Type

philosophical advice

When to use this quote

  • marriage counseling
  • personal reflection
  • relationship advice

Key Concepts

polyamory life stages

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you honor past relationships?
  • What boundaries prevent unhealthy comparison?
A Different Perspective

May conflict with societal norms.

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