Climbs Quote by Anonymous
“Which brings me to the question of why we always 'fall' in love. One falls down steps, off ladders, into rivers and down mountains. If love is so wonderful, why don't we soar in love or climb in love?”
About This Quote
The speaker questions why love feels like a fall rather than an ascent, implying love is often experienced as a loss of control.
In simple terms: Love often feels like a tumble, not a climb.
Key Takeaway
Accept love’s unpredictable nature.
Themes
love
fallibility
emotion
paradox
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- relationships
- personal growth
- emotional setbacks
Key Concepts
psychology of love
human experience
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we view love as falling?
- Can love be a climb?
A Different Perspective
Love can also be uplifting, not only falling.
![“I've often thought about that and the only suitable member to join me on that climb [to Everest] was George Lowe: he was strong, a good man on a mountain, with a great sense of humour, and I liked that. I think George and I could've done that together ... I've probably never told George that.” quote by Edmund Hillary](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/165/edmund-hillary-3760_climbs_i-ve-often-thought-about-that-and-the-on_12447.jpg)
