Another woman Quote by Ebba Haslund
““It's wrong to be ashamed of yourself. Presumptuous and stupid. I've made myself sick with shame, because I could feel so strongly about another woman. I should instead feel ashamed of the years since then, when I felt nothing. What does it matter who you love? Isn't it the feeling that means something? A child can cry itself sick over a dead bird. And as an adult squeeze out two tears for a dead person. Which sorrow is more genuine? Or more valuable? A shabby office drudge can love his middle-aged wife as passionately as Tristan his Isolde. Is love ridiculous because its object is imperfect and perhaps unaesthetic?””
About This Quote
Shame over love is misplaced; genuine feeling matters more than societal standards of perfection.
In simple terms: Love's value isn’t about perfection.
Key Takeaway
Embrace authentic emotions.
Themes
love
self‑acceptance
authenticity
societal norms
Mood
reflective
empathetic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- relationships
- grief
- artistic expression
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
shame
emotional honesty
subjective value
Questions to Reflect On
- What does love mean to you beyond appearances?
- How can we honor feelings that defy conventional beauty?
A Different Perspective
Societal expectations can distort personal emotions, causing unnecessary shame.
