Life Quote by Elizabeth Gaskell
““I choose to believe that I owe my very life to you--ay--smile, and think it an exaggeration if you will. I believe it, because it adds a value to that life to think--oh, Miss Hale!' continued he, lowering his voice to such a tender intensity of passion that she shivered and trembled before him, 'to think circumstance so wrought, that whenever I exult in existence henceforward, I may say to myself, "All this gladness in life, all honest pride in doing my work in the world, all this keen sense of being, I owe to her!" And it doubles the gladness, it makes the pride glow, it sharpens the sense of existence till I hardly know if it is pain or pleasure, to think that I owe it to one--nay, you must, you shall hear'--said he, stepping forwards with stern determination--'to one whom I love, as I do not believe man ever loved woman before.' He held her hand tight in his. He panted as he listened for what should come. ””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Unspecified title
Deep love can transform existence, turning pain into profound joy and purpose.
In simple terms: Love gives life meaning, even amid suffering.
Key Takeaway
Embrace love’s transformative power.
Themes
love
existence
transformation
Mood
passionate
introspective
Type
literary
romantic
When to use this quote
- marriage
- creative inspiration
- personal loss
Key Concepts
romantic idealism
psychology of love
Questions to Reflect On
- How does love shape your sense of purpose?
- Can love’s intensity become overwhelming?
A Different Perspective
Love may also cause dependency or loss.
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