Afar Quote by Carol Emshwiller
““I shall love my kind of love anyway, doggedly, for I must certainly do the best I can with my own nature and if my nature is to love too well or from afar or to be grateful for crumbs...well, so be it.””
About This Quote
Source Short story collection, 1970s (unspecified)
Accepting one’s nature, even its flaws, and loving fully despite limitations.
In simple terms: Love yourself as you are.
Key Takeaway
Embrace your nature and love without reservation.
Themes
self‑acceptance
love
authenticity
resilience
Mood
introspective
gentle
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- when feeling inadequate
- when loving from a distance
- when grateful for little things
- when confronting personal limits
Key Concepts
human nature
unconditional love
self‑compassion
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “loving too well” mean to you?
- How do you balance self‑love with external expectations?
A Different Perspective
Idealistic love may ignore practical realities.
