Despairing Quote by Andre Breton
“If I place love above everything, it is because for me it is the most desperate, the most despairing state of affairs imaginable.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "Manifesto of Surrealism", 1924
Love is portrayed as a desperate, overwhelming state that dominates all else.
In simple terms: Love can feel all‑consuming and desperate.
Recognize love’s intensity and its risks.
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When to use this quote
- creative work
- personal relationships
- emotional turmoil
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does love demand of you?
- Can love coexist with self‑preservation?
Love may lead to loss of self if unchecked.