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“She had married him because she felt sage, because she'd had enough pain to last her a lifetime, and because although he had many faults, faults she was aware of before she married him, she knew he wouldn't hurt her. She knew because there was no passion, and the only time she had felt passion, it…” quote by Jane Green
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““She had married him because she felt sage, because she'd had enough pain to last her a lifetime, and because although he had many faults, faults she was aware of before she married him, she knew he wouldn't hurt her. She knew because there was no passion, and the only time she had felt passion, it had come with a price.””

Jane Green

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Girl Who Fell From the Sky by Jane Green, 2015

She married for stability, choosing safety over passion, accepting a predictable but unfulfilling life.

In simple terms: She chose security over passion.

Key Takeaway

Consider what you truly value in relationships.

Themes

marriage security passion trade‑offs

Mood

reflective melancholic

Type

advice literary

When to use this quote

  • long‑term partnership
  • career decisions
  • personal fulfillment
  • risk assessment

Key Concepts

relationship dynamics emotional needs

Questions to Reflect On

  • Are you sacrificing passion for safety?
  • What would a balanced relationship look like?
A Different Perspective

Stability may lead to regret if passion is absent.

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