--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Something may have been lost in…" description: "\"Something may have been lost in translation, but it certainly wasn't love\" — Erich Segal" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f45/erich-segal-12086_lost_something-may-have-been-lost-in-translat_754851.png" --- # Something may have been lost in translation, but it… ![“Something may have been lost in translation, but it certainly wasn't love” quote by Erich Segal](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f45/erich-segal-12086_lost_something-may-have-been-lost-in-translat_754851.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f45/erich-segal-12086_lost_something-may-have-been-lost-in-translat_754851.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f45/erich-segal-12086_lost_something-may-have-been-lost-in-translat_754851.png) > “Something may have been lost in translation, but it certainly wasn't love” [Erich Segal](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/erich-segal/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Love persists despite miscommunication, transcending language barriers. **In simple terms:** Love survives translation loss. Key Takeaway Cherish love beyond words. Themes love communication translation Mood romantic thoughtful Type inspirational philosophical When to use this quote - relationships - cross‑cultural exchanges - misunderstandings Key Concepts emotional resilience human connection Questions to Reflect On - How can we protect love from misinterpretation? - What role does language play in intimacy? 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