Ebb and flow Quote by Abraham Verghese
““Love so strong, without ebb and flow or crests and troughs, indeed lacking any sort of motion so that it had become invisible to him these seven years, part of the order of things outside his head which he had taken for granted.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: My Own Country by Abraham Verghese, 1994
Love can become so constant and unchanging that it fades from awareness, taken for granted as part of life's background.
In simple terms: Unchanging love becomes invisible.
Key Takeaway
Notice and appreciate steady love.
Themes
love
awareness
gratitude
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- long-term relationships
- family bonds
- friendships
- marriage
Key Concepts
constancy
invisibility
taken for granted
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you keep love visible?
- What habits reveal love’s presence?
A Different Perspective
Love may lose vitality without growth or expression.
