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“I realized I could do anything to him and he would never hate me. I could never drive him away, spoil things between us, or otherwise sour things in his eyes, because he already knew how horrible I could be, yet he loved me, anyway.” quote by Augusten Burroughs
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““I realized I could do anything to him and he would never hate me. I could never drive him away, spoil things between us, or otherwise sour things in his eyes, because he already knew how horrible I could be, yet he loved me, anyway.””

Augusten Burroughs

About This Quote

Source Memoir: Running with Scissors, 2002

A lover’s acceptance persists despite knowing the speaker’s capacity for harm, highlighting unconditional love’s paradox.

In simple terms: Love can endure despite knowing flaws.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and appreciate unconditional love.

Themes

love acceptance vulnerability

Mood

reflective intimate

Type

literary emotional

When to use this quote

  • intimate relationships
  • conflict resolution
  • self‑acceptance
  • emotional healing

Key Concepts

unconditional love psychology of relationships

Questions to Reflect On

  • What limits should be set in unconditional love?
  • How does awareness of one’s flaws affect relationships?
A Different Perspective

Unconditional love may enable harmful behavior if boundaries are ignored.

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