Lesson Quote by Christie Hodgen
““This was the lesson we kept learning over and over and over, the lesson our mother was best capable of teaching us. Love—whatever else it might or might not be—was fleeting. Love stormed into your life and occupied it, it took over every corner of your soul, made itself comfortable, made itself wanted, then treasured, then necessary, love did all of this and then it did next the only thing it had left to do, it retreated, it vanished, it left no trace of itself. Love was horrifying.””
About This Quote
Source Short story: “The Lesson of Love”, 2018
Love is intense, all‑consuming, and ultimately fleeting, leaving a lingering horror after it disappears.
In simple terms: Love is powerful but temporary, and can feel terrifying.
Key Takeaway
Accept love’s impermanence.
Themes
love
transience
emotion
loss
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- relationships
- grief counseling
- creative writing
Key Concepts
attachment
impermanence
Questions to Reflect On
- What does love teach you about vulnerability?
- How can you honor love without fearing its loss?
A Different Perspective
Focusing only on love’s pain may overlook its joy and growth.
