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Cloaks Quote by Kelly Link

“You were going to travel for love, without shoes, or cloak, or common sense. This is one of the things a woman can do when her lover leaves her. It's hard on the feet perhaps, but staying at home is hard on the heart, and you weren't quite ready to give up on him yet.” quote by Kelly Link
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“You were going to travel for love, without shoes, or cloak, or common sense. This is one of the things a woman can do when her lover leaves her. It's hard on the feet perhaps, but staying at home is hard on the heart, and you weren't quite ready to give up on him yet.”

Kelly Link

About This Quote

Source Short story: "The Traveling Woman", 2010

Love‑driven wanderings can be reckless, yet staying still can hurt the heart more than physical hardship.

In simple terms: Love can push risky travel.

Key Takeaway

Balance passion with practicality.

Themes

love adventure heart risk

Mood

melancholic hopeful

Type

narrative emotional

When to use this quote

  • road trips for love
  • leaving a relationship
  • self‑care decisions

Key Concepts

Psychology of attachment risk taking

Questions to Reflect On

  • When does love justify risk?
  • How can you protect yourself while following love?
A Different Perspective

Romantic idealism may ignore safety.

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