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Love Quote by Daniel Handler

“There are stories about people who have loved someone forever after laying eyes on them for a few minutes and then nevermore, but these stories have not happened to anyone we know. No, when you love someone you spend hours and hours with them, and even the mightiest forces in the netherworld could…” quote by Daniel Handler
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““There are stories about people who have loved someone forever after laying eyes on them for a few minutes and then nevermore, but these stories have not happened to anyone we know. No, when you love someone you spend hours and hours with them, and even the mightiest forces in the netherworld could not say whether the hours you spend increase your love or if you simply spend more hours with someone as your love increases””

Daniel Handler

About This Quote

Love deepens with time, but it’s unclear if time causes love or love causes more time together.

In simple terms: Time and love influence each other.

Key Takeaway

Invest time to grow love.

Themes

love time relationship dynamics

Mood

contemplative hopeful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • long‑term relationships
  • friendships
  • creative collaborations

Key Concepts

psychology philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you spend time because you love, or love because you spend time?
  • How does duration affect affection?
A Different Perspective

Time alone doesn’t guarantee love.

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