Cardan-greenbriar Quote by Holly Black
““It's you I love," he says. "I spent much of my life guarding my heart. I guarded it so well that I could behave as though I didn't have one at all. Even now, it is a shabby, worm-eaten, and scabrous thing. But it is yours.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Darkest Part of the Forest, Holly Black, 2015
A lover offers a wounded heart, acknowledging its damaged state yet giving it to the beloved.
In simple terms: He gives his broken heart.
Key Takeaway
Accept love despite flaws.
Themes
love
vulnerability
trust
Mood
romantic
melancholy
Type
poetic
introspective
When to use this quote
- confessing feelings
- receiving affection
- overcoming past hurt
Key Concepts
emotional healing
self‑acceptance
Questions to Reflect On
- Can love heal a damaged heart?
- What does vulnerability cost you?
A Different Perspective
The heart may be too scarred to fully trust.
