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“It’s something that never comes off, no matter how much you might want it to.” “You’re comparing love to a…stain?” He leans so far back in his seat that the front legs of his chair scrape off the floor. He looks very satisfied, with the crepe or with himself, I’m not sure. “Exactly.” quote by Gayle Forman
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““It’s something that never comes off, no matter how much you might want it to.” “You’re comparing love to a…stain?” He leans so far back in his seat that the front legs of his chair scrape off the floor. He looks very satisfied, with the crepe or with himself, I’m not sure. “Exactly.””

Gayle Forman

About This Quote

Source Novel: "If I Stay", 2009

Love can feel persistent and unavoidable, yet it may be compared to an indelible stain that lingers despite desire.

In simple terms: Love is a lasting mark.

Key Takeaway

Accept love’s lingering presence.

Themes

love persistence desire

Mood

melancholic introspective

Type

literary emotional

When to use this quote

  • relationship counseling
  • creative writing
  • therapy

Key Concepts

emotional psychology literary metaphor

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does an enduring love affect healing?
  • Can a love that feels like a stain be positive?
A Different Perspective

May romanticize pain.

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