Love Quote by Anonymous
“Love is a temporary madness. It erupts like an earthquake and then subsides. And when it subsides you have to make a decision. You have to work out whether your roots have become so entwined together that it is inconceivable that you should ever part. Because this is what love is. Love is not breathlessness, it is not excitement, it is not the promulgation of promises of eternal passion. That is just being in love which any of us can convince ourselves we are. Love itself is what is left over when being in love has burned away, and this is both an art and a fortunate accident. Your mother and I had it, we had roots that grew towards each other underground, and when all the pretty blossom had fallen from our branches we found that we were one tree and not two. ~ Captian Corelli's Mandolin.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Captain Corelli's Mandolin by Louis de Bernières, 1994
Love endures beyond passionate infatuation, becoming a deep, intertwined commitment that persists after the initial excitement fades.
In simple terms: Love is lasting commitment after the thrill ends.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate lasting connection, not just fleeting passion.
Themes
commitment
intimacy
endurance
Mood
reflective
nostalgic
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- marriage
- long‑term partnership
- friendship
- family relationships
Key Concepts
attachment
interdependence
art of love
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you distinguish between being in love and loving someone?
- How can you nurture depth after passion wanes?
A Different Perspective
Love may be idealized, overlooking practical challenges of sustained partnership.
