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Love Quote by Graham Greene

“I had never known her before and I had never loved her so much. The more we know the more we love, I thought.” quote by Graham Greene
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“I had never known her before and I had never loved her so much. The more we know the more we love, I thought.”

Graham Greene

About This Quote

Source Novel: The End of the Affair, 1951

Intimacy deepens as knowledge of another grows, revealing love’s complexity.

In simple terms: Knowing more intensifies love.

Key Takeaway

Embrace curiosity in relationships.

Themes

love knowledge intimacy

Mood

thoughtful romantic

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • friendship
  • romantic partnership
  • family dynamics
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

psychology human connection

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does understanding change affection?
  • When does knowledge create distance?
A Different Perspective

Assuming knowledge always equals love can be misleading.

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