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Close to death Quote by Ivan Klíma

“...there is little that comes so close to death as fulfilled love.” quote by Ivan Klíma
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“...there is little that comes so close to death as fulfilled love.”

Ivan Klíma

About This Quote

Source Book: The Coast of Bohemia by Ivan Klíma, 1975

Deep love can feel as intense and inevitable as death, highlighting its power and danger.

In simple terms: Love can be as powerful as death.

Key Takeaway

Respect love’s intensity and its risks.

Themes

love mortality intensity

Mood

passionate reflective

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • grief
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

existentialism psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance love’s passion with self‑preservation?
  • When does love become harmful?
A Different Perspective

Love can become destructive if unchecked.

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