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“All three of them bonded by the certain, separate knowledge that they had loved a man to death.” quote by Arundhati Roy
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““All three of them bonded by the certain, separate knowledge that they had loved a man to death.””

Arundhati Roy

About This Quote

Source Novel: The God of Small Things, 1997

Highlights the intense, self‑destructive love that consumes individuals, binding them through shared loss.

In simple terms: Loved a man so much they died because of it.

Key Takeaway

Beware of love that erodes self‑worth.

Themes

love loss obsession

Mood

melancholic introspective

Type

literary emotional

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • grief
  • personal boundaries

Key Concepts

self‑destruction emotional dependency

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you recognize any self‑destructive patterns in love?
  • How can you love without losing yourself?
A Different Perspective

Such love can prevent healing and growth.

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