Life Quote by David Levithan
““I don't want to love her. I don't want to be in love. People take love's continuity for granted, just as they take their body's continuity for granted. They don't realize that the best thing about love is its regular presence. Once you can establish that, it's an added foundation to your life. But if you cannot have that regular presence, you only have the one foundation to support you, always.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Every Day by David Levithan, 2012
Love is often taken for granted like bodily continuity; recognizing its regular, supportive presence can become a stable foundation in life.
In simple terms: Love’s steady presence can be a life foundation.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate consistent, healthy love.
Themes
love
relationships
mindfulness
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- daily relationships
- long‑term partnerships
- self‑care routines
Key Concepts
attachment
presence
foundational stability
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you nurture regular love?
- What foundations support you when love is absent?
A Different Perspective
Love isn’t always constant; expectations may clash with reality.
