First time Quote by Adam Sternbergh
![“In [this] person, he had, bewilderingly, and for the first time ever, collided with another living soul whose continued existence on this earth he valued more than his own. Was that love? If so, then yes, they were in love.” quote by Adam Sternbergh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a1a/adam-sternbergh-31345_first-time_in-this-person-he-had-bewilderingly-and_2371205.jpg)
““In [this] person, he had, bewilderingly, and for the first time ever, collided with another living soul whose continued existence on this earth he valued more than his own. Was that love? If so, then yes, they were in love.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The New Wilderness, 2014
Love can arise unexpectedly when another’s life becomes more valuable than one’s own.
In simple terms: Love can feel like valuing another above yourself.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and cherish unexpected love.
Themes
love
self‑sacrifice
connection
Mood
introspective
romantic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- crisis response
- teamwork in emergencies
- intimate partnerships
Key Concepts
empathy
identity
relationships
Questions to Reflect On
- What does valuing another more than yourself mean?
- How to differentiate love from codependency?
A Different Perspective
Love may be confused with obsession.
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