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Lover Quote by Leonard Cohen

“And when the hunger for your touch Rises from the hunger, You whisper, "You have loved enough, Now let me me the Lover.” quote by Leonard Cohen
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““And when the hunger for your touch Rises from the hunger, You whisper, "You have loved enough, Now let me me the Lover.””

Leonard Cohen

About This Quote

Source Song: “The Future” by Leonard Cohen, 1992

Desire for intimacy can be mistaken for love, leading to a cyclical yearning for more.

In simple terms: Seeking love can become a never‑ending hunger.

Key Takeaway

Distinguish genuine love from endless desire.

Themes

desire intimacy self‑awareness

Mood

melancholic introspective

Type

poetic musical

When to use this quote

  • romantic relationships
  • self‑growth
  • creative work
  • spiritual practice

Key Concepts

love addiction emotional dependence spiritual longing

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “enough” mean to you in love?
  • How can you break the cycle of endless desire?
A Different Perspective

The lyric may romanticize unfulfilling longing.

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