Love Quote by Daphne du Maurier
““Until the moment of that dismissal with its reason given, he had received out of anywhere—or was it out of nowhere in the morning—that love must suffer for loving; that, the deeper planted, the more it must suffer, in that all true passion of love at its highest force inevitably ends in tragedy: that no story of love between man and woman at its highest could ever come but to a tragic end; that no ending but disillusion can be invented for the illusion which is more than half of such love;””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Rebecca, 1938
Love that is deep and intense inevitably leads to suffering and tragic endings, revealing the illusion of perfect romance.
In simple terms: Intense love often ends in tragedy.
Key Takeaway
Accept love’s imperfection and seek healthy bonds.
Themes
love
tragedy
illusion
passion
Mood
melancholic
thoughtful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- marriage
- long‑term relationships
- creative writing
Key Concepts
romantic idealism
psychology of attachment
fatalism
Questions to Reflect On
- What expectations make love painful?
- How can you balance passion with realism?
A Different Perspective
Even profound love can be destructive if idealized.
