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“If you feel you ought to go, if I came to you at a moment when nothing could make you happy, if it's necessary for you to leave me now so that you may some day come back to me at peace, then it is I who ask you to go...” quote by Alain-Fournier
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““If you feel you ought to go, if I came to you at a moment when nothing could make you happy, if it's necessary for you to leave me now so that you may some day come back to me at peace, then it is I who ask you to go...””

Alain-Fournier

About This Quote

A gentle urging to part for the sake of future peace, suggesting that temporary separation can lead to lasting harmony.

In simple terms: Parting for future peace

Key Takeaway

Separation can heal relationships

Themes

love sacrifice growth peace long-term perspective

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • a lover contemplating a break
  • a friend needing space
  • a caregiver releasing a dependent

Key Concepts

emotional maturity selflessness relationship dynamics

Practical Applications

  • counseling advice
  • relationship coaching

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does it mean to love someone enough to let them go?
  • How can temporary distance improve a bond?
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