Love Quote by Catherine Lacey
““Maybe I will always have to love the idea of love or a concept of God more than I can love a person. But then, these things are so difficult to measure - how could you even quantify or compare one love to another? By weight? By volume? And who is to say that loving a person isn't just loving the idea of that person and not the actual person, all these incomprehensible clots of flesh with all their years gone by and vanished, all their history stored in basements even they cannot reach?””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “The Marriage Plot” by John Lacey, 2011
Love for abstract ideas can eclipse love for actual people, creating an intellectualized but emotionally distant experience.
In simple terms: Ideas can replace real love.
Key Takeaway
Balance concept with person.
Themes
love
abstraction
measurement
Mood
reflective
conflicted
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- relationship counseling
- creative writing
- spiritual contemplation
Key Concepts
Philosophy of love
existential doubt
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to love an idea more than a person?
- Can love be measured without losing its essence?
A Different Perspective
Quantifying love may reduce its mystery and depth.
