Crying Quote by Laura Kinsale
““Love!” She threw the pillow aside and sat up, pulling the be clothes around her. “You hypocrite. ’Tis nothing to you to say that, is it? You prate about love and roses and devotion, but you don’t know the meaning of the word. You never have, and I doubt you ever will.” He let out a harsh breath. “I don’t understand you. How you can say that, after—” He spread his hands and made a baffled sound. “After this.” “This! This is fancy, ’tis infatuation, ’tis a dream. Maybe you love your horses, maybe you love Nemo—all you require of me is a reflection of yourself. You and your bloody mask!” She was crying openly now, her head tilted back, her eyes shut against the tears. “Don’t keep trying to dress it up as love, because I know what love is, and it hurts, it hurts, it hurts.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Duchess of Willoughby, Laura Kinsale, 2015
The speaker argues that love is misunderstood, reduced to infatuation and self‑reflection, and that true love brings pain.
In simple terms: Love is seen as a painful, selfish illusion.
Key Takeaway
Recognize love’s depth beyond fleeting feelings.
Themes
love
misunderstanding
pain
self‑reflection
Mood
sorrowful
intense
reflective
Type
literary
emotional
When to use this quote
- relationship conflict
- personal growth
- grieving love
- self‑awareness
Key Concepts
romantic idealism
psychology of attachment
Questions to Reflect On
- What does love truly mean to you?
- How can you differentiate love from infatuation?
A Different Perspective
The speaker’s view may ignore love’s capacity for healing and mutual support.
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