We are not the same persons this year as last; nor are…
“We are not the same persons this year as last; nor are those we love. It is a happy chance if we, changing, continue to love a changed person. --W. Somerset Maugham”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
People change over time, and love persists when we accept and love those changed selves.
In simple terms: Love endures through personal transformation.
Key Takeaway
Accept change, love anew.
Themes
love
change
personal growth
acceptance
Mood
hopeful
thoughtful
philosophical
Type
literary
reflective
When to use this quote
- marriage
- friendship
- family relationships
- self‑development
Key Concepts
existentialism
humanism
relationship dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How have you changed this year?
- Can you love someone despite their changes?
A Different Perspective
May idealize change without addressing conflict.