Love Quote by Leo Tolstoy
““Love..." she repeated slowly, in a musing voice, and suddenly, while disentangling the lace, she added: "The reason I dislike this word because it means such a great deal to me, far more than you can understand.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Anna Karenina, 1877
The speaker dislikes the word “love” because it carries deep personal significance beyond others’ comprehension.
In simple terms: Love feels too profound to explain.
Key Takeaway
Respect others’ deep emotional experiences.
Themes
love
language
communication
personal meaning
Mood
melancholic
introspective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- relationship counseling
- writing
- self‑reflection
- friendship
Key Concepts
literature
psychology
emotional depth
Questions to Reflect On
- Why might love feel overwhelming?
- How do you convey deep feelings?
A Different Perspective
The quote may romanticize suffering over clarity.
