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“There are those who seek the love of a woman to forget her, to not think about her.” quote by Jorge Luis Borges
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“There are those who seek the love of a woman to forget her, to not think about her.”

Jorge Luis Borges

About This Quote

Source Short story: "The Aleph" by Jorge Luis Borges, 1945

Some pursue love only to use it as an escape, avoiding deeper emotional engagement.

In simple terms: Love used as a distraction from true feelings.

Key Takeaway

Beware of using love to avoid self‑reflection.

Themes

love avoidance self‑deception

Mood

melancholic introspective

Type

philosophical literary

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • self‑growth
  • therapy
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

psychology emotional avoidance

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do you seek love to forget yourself?
  • What deeper issues remain unaddressed?
A Different Perspective

Love cannot truly erase personal issues.

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