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“My dear, Find what you love and let it kill you. Let it drain you of your all. Let it cling onto your back and weigh you down into eventual nothingness. Let it kill you and let it devour your remains. For all things will kill you, both slowly and fastly, but it’s much better to be killed by a…” quote by Anonymous
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“My dear, Find what you love and let it kill you. Let it drain you of your all. Let it cling onto your back and weigh you down into eventual nothingness. Let it kill you and let it devour your remains. For all things will kill you, both slowly and fastly, but it’s much better to be killed by a lover. ~ Falsely yours”

Anonymous

About This Quote

Source Letter: Anonymous personal note, unknown source

Passion can be all‑consuming, both destructive and exhilarating; a lover’s intensity can be preferable to any other fate.

In simple terms: Intense love can be both destructive and desirable.

Key Takeaway

Seek passion but guard against self‑destruction.

Themes

passion destruction love

Mood

intense conflicted

Type

philosophical poetic

When to use this quote

  • intimate relationships
  • creative pursuits
  • risk taking

Key Concepts

existentialism psychology of obsession

Questions to Reflect On

  • What boundaries protect you in love?
  • Is self‑sacrifice ever worthwhile?
A Different Perspective

Passion may lead to loss of self.

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