Being unhappy Quote by Graham Greene
“Her face looked ugly in the attempt to avoid tears; it was an ugliness which bound him to her more than any beauty could have done. It isn't being happy together, he thought as though it were a fresh discovery, that makes one love--it's being unhappy together.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The End of the Affair, 1951
Ugly moments bind deeper than beauty; love thrives in shared unhappiness.
In simple terms: Unhappiness can deepen love more than beauty.
Key Takeaway
Embrace imperfect connections.
Themes
love
imperfection
bonding
Mood
melancholy
introspective
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- marriage
- friendship
- creative collaboration
Key Concepts
existentialism
human condition
Questions to Reflect On
- Can love survive unhappiness?
- What transforms pain into love?
A Different Perspective
Unhappy togetherness may be unsustainable.
