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She loves you," the Prince cried. "She loves you still and…

“She loves you," the Prince cried. "She loves you still and you love her, so think of that--think of this too: in all this world, you might have been happy, genuinely happy. Not one couple in a century has that chance, not really, no matter what the storybooks say, but you could have had it, and…” quote by William Goldman
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“She loves you," the Prince cried. "She loves you still and you love her, so think of that--think of this too: in all this world, you might have been happy, genuinely happy. Not one couple in a century has that chance, not really, no matter what the storybooks say, but you could have had it, and so, I would think, no one will ever suffer a loss as great as you.”

William Goldman

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

True love offers rare, genuine happiness, yet it is fleeting and often unfulfilled.

In simple terms: Love can be rare and fleeting.

Key Takeaway

Cherish love while it lasts.

Themes

love loneliness unrealistic expectations

Mood

nostalgic thoughtful

Type

romantic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • marriage
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

romantic idealism human desire

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you accept love’s impermanence?
  • How do you find happiness beyond romance?
A Different Perspective

May romanticize love unrealistically.

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