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Fall in love Quote by Anna Louise Strong

“To fall in love is easy, even to remain in it is not difficult; our human loneliness is cause enough. But is a hard quest worth making to find a comrade through whose steady presence one becomes steadily the person one desires to be.” quote by Anna Louise Strong
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“To fall in love is easy, even to remain in it is not difficult; our human loneliness is cause enough. But is a hard quest worth making to find a comrade through whose steady presence one becomes steadily the person one desires to be.”

Anna Louise Strong

About This Quote

Source Speech: On Love and Loneliness, 1935

Love is easy to begin, but staying together requires effort; loneliness pushes us to seek a partner who helps us grow.

In simple terms: Love starts simple, lasting love needs work and growth.

Key Takeaway

Seek partners who support mutual growth.

Themes

love loneliness personal growth

Mood

hopeful introspective

Type

motivational relationship

When to use this quote

  • marriage
  • friendship
  • long‑term commitment

Key Concepts

psychology relationship dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What qualities do you need in a partner to become your best self?
  • How can you cultivate self‑growth without relying solely on another?
A Different Perspective

Loneliness can also be a catalyst for self‑reflection, not just partnership.

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