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 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.”
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.
Recognize love’s quiet, persistent presence.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- self‑reflection
- emotional awareness
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you differentiate love from other emotions?
- What signs reveal love’s deeper layers?
Love may be mistaken for other feelings, leading to confusion.