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Greatest love Quote by Andrew Sean Greer

“People always say the greatest love story in the world is Romeo and Juliet. I don't know. At fourteen, at seventeen, I remember, it takes over your whole life." Alice was worked up now, her face flushed and alive, her hands cutting through the night-blooming air. "You think about nobody, nothing…” quote by Andrew Sean Greer
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““People always say the greatest love story in the world is Romeo and Juliet. I don't know. At fourteen, at seventeen, I remember, it takes over your whole life." Alice was worked up now, her face flushed and alive, her hands cutting through the night-blooming air. "You think about nobody, nothing else, you don't eat or sleep, you just think about this . . . it's overwhelming. I know, I remember. But is it love? Like how you have cheap brandy when you're young and you think it's marvelous, just so elegant, and you don't know, you don't know anything . . . because, you've never tasted anything better. You're fourteen." It was no time for lying. "I think it's love" You do?" I think maybe it's the only true love." She was about to say something, and stopped herself. I'd surprised her, I suppose. "How sad if you're right," she said, closing her eyes for a moment. "Because we never end up with them. How sad and stupid if that's how it works.””

Andrew Sean Greer

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Love Story, Andrew Sean Greer, 2022

A youthful, intense infatuation feels like love because it dominates thoughts and emotions, yet it may be more about novelty and lack of experience than lasting commitment.

In simple terms: Intense teen crush feels like love but may be fleeting.

Key Takeaway

Recognize the difference between passion and lasting love.

Themes

love youth infatuation illusion growth

Mood

nostalgic reflective bittersweet

Type

literary conversational

When to use this quote

  • first love
  • high school relationships
  • self‑discovery
  • emotional maturity

Key Concepts

romantic idealism emotional intensity identity formation

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is this feeling lasting or just a phase?
  • How does experience change our view of love?
A Different Perspective

The feeling may fade as experience grows, revealing deeper needs.

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