Affection Quote by Dinah Maria Murlock Craik
“A lost love. Deny it who will, ridicule it, treat it as mere imagination and sentiment, the thing is and will be; and women do suffer therefrom, in all its infinite varieties: loss by death, by faithlessness or unworthiness, and by mistaken or unrequited affection.”
About This Quote
Lost love is real despite denial or ridicule. Women suffer from it in many ways, including death, betrayal, unworthiness, and unrequited affection.
In simple terms: Lost love truly causes women many kinds of suffering.
Key Takeaway
Honor the reality of lost love and its varied grief.
Themes
lost love
suffering
women
grief
Mood
melancholic
poignant
Type
reflection
literary
When to use this quote
- processing heartbreak
- literary analysis
- empathy for grieving friends
Key Concepts
varieties of loss
romantic grief
Questions to Reflect On
- What forms of lost love are hardest to heal?
- How can we honor love's loss?
A Different Perspective
The quote focuses on women, but men also suffer lost love deeply.
