Loved Quote by Augusten Burroughs
““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.””
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.
Recognize and appreciate unconditional love.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- intimate relationships
- conflict resolution
- self‑acceptance
- emotional healing
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What limits should be set in unconditional love?
- How does awareness of one’s flaws affect relationships?
Unconditional love may enable harmful behavior if boundaries are ignored.