Love Quote by Amélie Nothomb
““I had this notion of passionate love: if it ever happened to me, I wouldn't be able to imagine a moment's separation. What could you bear to have between the loved one and yourself, apart from the blade of a sword?””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Stranger in the Mirror by Amélie Nothomb, 2005
The speaker fears any separation from a beloved, equating distance with pain as sharp as a sword.
In simple terms: Separation feels like a painful wound.
Key Takeaway
Cherish closeness and communicate fears.
Themes
love
separation
pain
Mood
anxious
reflective
Type
literary
emotional
When to use this quote
- romantic relationships
- long-distance friendships
- family estrangement
Key Concepts
attachment
intimacy
vulnerability
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you cope with inevitable separations?
- What does the sword symbolize for you?
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