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“Do you fall in love often?" Yes often. With a view, with a book, with a dog, a cat, with numbers, with friends, with complete strangers, with nothing at all.” quote by Jeanette Winterson
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“Do you fall in love often?" Yes often. With a view, with a book, with a dog, a cat, with numbers, with friends, with complete strangers, with nothing at all.”

Jeanette Winterson

About This Quote

Source Interview: The Guardian, 2015

Love is experienced in many forms and objects, not just romantic partners, reflecting a broad, inclusive capacity for attachment.

In simple terms: Love can be felt for many things.

Key Takeaway

Embrace diverse sources of love.

Themes

love connection diversity

Mood

reflective joyful

Type

philosophical personal

When to use this quote

  • reading
  • pet ownership
  • friendship
  • intellectual pursuits
  • solitude

Key Concepts

attachment affection pluralism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What non‑human things do you cherish most?
  • How does this view of love affect your relationships?
A Different Perspective

Love can be fleeting or superficial; depth varies.

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