Crying Quote by Gaston Leroux
““... My mother, daroga, my poor, unhappy mother would never... let me kiss her... She used to run away... and throw me my mask!... Nor any other woman... ever, ever!... Ah, you can understand, my happiness was so great, I cried. And fell at her feet, crying... and I kissed her feet... her little feet... crying. You're crying, too, daroga... and she cried also... the angel cried!...””
About This Quote
Source Novel: "The Phantom of the Opera", Gaston Leroux, 1910
A desperate longing for maternal affection leads to obsessive, painful devotion, blurring love and suffering.
In simple terms: Seeking love can become self‑destructive.
Key Takeaway
Recognize unhealthy attachment patterns.
Themes
family
love
obsession
Mood
melancholic
intense
poetic
Type
literary
emotional
When to use this quote
- family dynamics
- unrequited love
- emotional healing
- creative writing
Key Concepts
psychology
trauma
Questions to Reflect On
- How does longing shape identity?
- Can love be both painful and healing?
A Different Perspective
It romanticizes suffering, which can be harmful.
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