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Affection Quote by Arthur Conan Doyle

“A wondrous subtle thing is love, for here were we two, who had never seen each other before that day, between whom no word or even look of affection had ever passed, and yet now in an hour of trouble our hands instinctively sought for each other… So we stood hand in hand like two children, and…” quote by Arthur Conan Doyle
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““A wondrous subtle thing is love, for here were we two, who had never seen each other before that day, between whom no word or even look of affection had ever passed, and yet now in an hour of trouble our hands instinctively sought for each other… So we stood hand in hand like two children, and there was peace in our hearts for all the dark things that surrounded us.””

Arthur Conan Doyle

About This Quote

Love can arise instantly in crisis, creating deep connection and peace despite prior unfamiliarity.

In simple terms: Unexpected love brings calm during trouble.

Key Takeaway

Embrace openness to sudden connections.

Themes

love connection peace

Mood

reflective romantic

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • facing adversity together
  • building trust quickly

Key Concepts

human intimacy emotional resilience

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does crisis reveal true bonds?
  • Can such instant love last?
A Different Perspective

Love may be idealized.

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