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Hurt Quote by Jeanette Winterson

“Your weak point is the open, vulnerable place where you can always be hurt. Love, in all its aspects, opens the self so fully.” quote by Jeanette Winterson
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“Your weak point is the open, vulnerable place where you can always be hurt. Love, in all its aspects, opens the self so fully.”

Jeanette Winterson

About This Quote

Source Novel: Written on the Body, 1992

Love exposes vulnerability, making us open to hurt but also to deep connection.

In simple terms: Love opens us to pain and intimacy.

Key Takeaway

Embrace openness despite risk.

Themes

love vulnerability growth

Mood

reflective poetic

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • creative writing
  • therapy sessions

Key Concepts

intimacy self‑disclosure risk

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you protect yourself while staying open?
  • What boundaries keep love healthy?
A Different Perspective

Vulnerability can be exploited by untrustworthy people.

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