Beautiful Quote by Jeanette Winterson
“There's no such thing as effortless beauty - you should know that. There's no effort which is not beautiful - lifting a heavy stone or loving you. Loving you is like lifting a heavy stone. It would be easier not to do it and I'm not quite sure why I am doing it. It takes all my strength and all my determination, and I said I wouldn't love someone again like this. Is there any sense in loving someone you can only wake up to by chance?”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Written on the Body, Jeanette Winterson, 1992
Love can feel burdensome yet beautiful, demanding effort and determination despite uncertainty.
In simple terms: Love is hard but beautiful.
Key Takeaway
Embrace love’s effort, even when unclear.
Themes
love
effort
beauty
determination
Mood
conflicted
hopeful
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- relationships
- personal growth
- self‑reflection
Key Concepts
existentialism
romanticism
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes love feel like a burden?
- How can effort transform love’s meaning?
A Different Perspective
Love may not always bring happiness; effort can become resentment.
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