Assurance Quote by Ford Madox Ford
“There is no man who loves a woman that does not desire to come to her for the renewal of his courage, for the cutting asunder of his difficulties. And that will be the mainspring of his desire for her. We are all so afraid, we are all so alone, we all so need from the outside the assurance of our own worthiness to exist.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Good Soldier, 1915
A man seeks a woman's love to regain confidence and overcome problems, using her as a source of self‑validation.
In simple terms: He looks to a partner for courage and self‑worth.
Key Takeaway
Seek inner confidence, not external validation.
Themes
love
self‑esteem
dependency
Mood
lonely
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- relationship counseling
- personal development
- self‑help workshops
Key Concepts
psychology
romantic idealism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you build self‑worth without external approval?
- What risks arise from depending on a partner for confidence?
A Different Perspective
Reliance on another for worth can hinder personal growth.
