Bridges Quote by Graham Greene
“You cannot control what you love--you watch it driving recklessly towards the broken bridge, the torn-up track, the horror of seventy years ahead.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Unspecified, likely a short story
The speaker laments losing control over love, watching it head toward inevitable destruction.
In simple terms: Love can become uncontrollable and destructive.
Key Takeaway
Accept love’s unpredictable nature.
Themes
love
loss
destiny
Mood
melancholic
introspective
Type
literary
emotional
When to use this quote
- relationships
- creative writing
- personal introspection
Key Concepts
passion
fatalism
emotional turmoil
Questions to Reflect On
- What does love mean when it feels out of control?
- Can we influence love’s trajectory?
A Different Perspective
Romanticizing tragedy can be harmful.
