Little things Quote by Jeanette Winterson
““Many waters cannot quench love, neither can floods drown it. What then kills love? Only this: Neglect. Not to see you when you stand before me. Not to think of you in the little things. Not to make the road wide for you, the table spread for you. To choose you out of habit not desire, to pass the flower seller without a thought. To leave the dishes unwashed, the bed unmade, to ignore you in the mornings, make use of you at night. To crave another while pecking your cheek. To say your name without hearing it, to assume it is mine to call.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Passion by Jeanette Winterson, 1987
Love endures despite external forces, but neglect erodes it; daily indifference kills intimacy.
In simple terms: Neglect destroys love.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize small acts of care.
Themes
love
neglect
intimacy
relationships
Mood
sad
reflective
Type
literary
romantic
When to use this quote
- marriage
- cohabitation
- long‑distance partnership
- parent‑child bond
Key Concepts
emotional neglect
daily rituals
relationship maintenance
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you notice subtle neglect?
- What small habit could revitalize your bond?
A Different Perspective
Neglect can be unintentional and hard to notice.
