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Love Quote by Justin Cronin

“His gaze widened, then taking in the entirety of the camp. All these people: they were trapped. And not merely by the wires that surrounded them. Physical barricades were nothing compared to the wires of the mind. What had truly imprisoned them was one another. Husbands and wives, parents and…” quote by Justin Cronin
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““His gaze widened, then taking in the entirety of the camp. All these people: they were trapped. And not merely by the wires that surrounded them. Physical barricades were nothing compared to the wires of the mind. What had truly imprisoned them was one another. Husbands and wives, parents and children, friends and companions: what they believed had given them strength in their lives had actually done the opposite. Guilder recalled the couple who lived across the street from his townhouse, trading off their sleeping daughter on the way to the car. How heavy that burden must have felt in their arms. And when the end swept down upon them all, they would exit the world on a wave of suffering, their agonies magnified a million times over by the loss of her. Would they have to watch her die? Would they perish first, knowing what would become of her in their absence? Which was preferable? But the answer was neither. Love had sealed their doom. Which was what love did.””

Justin Cronin

About This Quote

Source Book: The Passage by Justin Cronin, 2010

Love can become a prison when it turns into possessive, destructive expectations that bind people more tightly than any physical barrier.

In simple terms: Love can trap people if it becomes controlling.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and release unhealthy attachments.

Themes

love control suffering family choice

Mood

somber reflective

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • marriage
  • parenthood
  • friendship
  • grief
  • ethical dilemmas

Key Concepts

psychology relationships dependency sacrifice

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you differentiate healthy love from oppressive control?
  • What signs indicate love is causing suffering?
A Different Perspective

Love's intensity may cause harm despite good intentions.

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