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“If love were endless, if it were on tap, it wouldn't hit us the way it does. And we certainly wouldn't write about it.” quote by Jeffrey Eugenides
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“If love were endless, if it were on tap, it wouldn't hit us the way it does. And we certainly wouldn't write about it.”

Jeffrey Eugenides

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Marriage Plot by Jeffrey Eugenides, 2011

Love is portrayed as a finite, precious resource that fuels artistic expression; its scarcity makes it powerful and worth writing about.

In simple terms: Love feels special because it’s limited.

Key Takeaway

Cherish love’s rarity.

Themes

love creativity scarcity artistic inspiration

Mood

reflective melancholic

Type

philosophical literary

When to use this quote

  • writing poetry
  • relationship counseling
  • marketing love narratives
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

Romanticism existential value

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does scarcity shape desire?
  • Can love be valued without limits?
A Different Perspective

If love were limitless, its impact might diminish, reducing motivation to create.

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