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“Want houden van is gauwer gezegd dan langer gedaan maar soms komt het in het donker op gang en dan is er verder geen houden meer aan.” quote by Judith Herzberg
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““Want houden van is gauwer gezegd dan langer gedaan maar soms komt het in het donker op gang en dan is er verder geen houden meer aan.””

Judith Herzberg

About This Quote

Source Poem: Dutch collection, 1990s

Intense love can be declared early, yet sometimes it only awakens in darkness, after which it may become impossible to hold onto.

In simple terms: Love declared early may only awaken later and fade.

Key Takeaway

Recognize love’s timing.

Themes

love timing darkness loss

Mood

melancholic contemplative

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • personal reflection
  • emotional timing

Key Concepts

early declaration delayed realization inevitability

Questions to Reflect On

  • When did you realize love arrived too late?
  • Can love be reclaimed after darkness?
A Different Perspective

Love may not survive if delayed too long.

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