Beings Quote by Harry Mulisch
“All human beings were of course unique, and they only discovered that when someone else fell in love with them or when no one ever fell in love with them.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Discovery of Heaven, 1992
People realize uniqueness only through love or its absence.
In simple terms: Love reveals personal uniqueness.
Seek love to know yourself.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- relationship counseling
- personal growth
- literary analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does love shape self‑perception?
- Can one be unique without love?
Absence of love may cause isolation.