Abraham Zogoiby covered his face that night in August 1939…
![“Abraham Zogoiby covered his face that night in August 1939 because he had been assailed by fear, [...] a sudden apprehension that the ugliness of life might defeat its beauty; that love did not make lovers invulnerable. Nevertheless, he thought, even if the world's beauty and love were on the edge…” quote by Salman Rushdie](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/2c6/salman-rushdie-153_abraham_abraham-zogoiby-covered-his-face-that-ni_1657178.jpg)
“Abraham Zogoiby covered his face that night in August 1939 because he had been assailed by fear, [...] a sudden apprehension that the ugliness of life might defeat its beauty; that love did not make lovers invulnerable. Nevertheless, he thought, even if the world's beauty and love were on the edge of destruction, theirs would still be the only side to be on; defeated love would still be love, hate's victory would not make it other than it was.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Even when fear threatens, love persists as a defiant force against destruction, showing that love’s essence endures despite adversity.
In simple terms: Love endures despite fear and destruction.
Key Takeaway
Hold onto love even in darkest times.
Themes
love
fear
resilience
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- war
- artistic creation
Key Concepts
existentialism
humanism
beauty vs ugliness
Questions to Reflect On
- How does love survive in hostile environments?
- What does “defeated love” still mean?
A Different Perspective
Love may be vulnerable but remains a core identity.