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Blood Quote by Jane Hamilton

“Is it love that connects us, is that what it is? I never knew that the feeling I have is regular old love because it's so-intricate. Perhaps there is another name for it, one we don't yet know. I used to think that love was simple and noticeable, like rain falling, so that just as you'd look at…” quote by Jane Hamilton
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“Is it love that connects us, is that what it is? I never knew that the feeling I have is regular old love because it's so-intricate. Perhaps there is another name for it, one we don't yet know. I used to think that love was simple and noticeable, like rain falling, so that just as you'd look at your skin and say Water, you would also wake in the morning and say Love. But it has been underneath, this new and old thing I feel, subterranean, silent and steady, like blood, rushing along and along without often making itself known.”

Jane Hamilton

About This Quote

The quote explores the complexity and subtlety of love, suggesting it may be an unfamiliar, deep feeling rather than a simple, obvious emotion.

In simple terms: Love can be deep and hard to recognize.

Key Takeaway

Recognize love’s quiet, persistent presence.

Themes

love complexity self‑discovery

Mood

introspective thoughtful

Type

philosophical emotional

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • self‑reflection
  • emotional awareness

Key Concepts

emotion identity intimacy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you differentiate love from other emotions?
  • What signs reveal love’s deeper layers?
A Different Perspective

Love may be mistaken for other feelings, leading to confusion.

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