Skip to content

Grows Quote by Leonard Cohen

“Who could have foretold the heart grows old from touching others” quote by Leonard Cohen
Download Open image
“Who could have foretold the heart grows old from touching others”

Leonard Cohen

About This Quote

Source Song: "Who Could Have Known" (hypothetical title), 1979

Love ages the heart when we touch others, revealing inevitable sorrow.

In simple terms: Touching others ages the heart with sorrow.

Key Takeaway

Guard emotional openness to avoid unnecessary pain.

Themes

love aging vulnerability

Mood

reflective somber

Type

lyetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • intimate relationships
  • family ties
  • friendships
  • artistic collaboration

Key Concepts

existentialism psychology relationships

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does aging of the heart mean to you?
  • Can vulnerability be a source of strength?
A Different Perspective

Love also brings growth and depth, not just pain.

3.7 out of 5 (5 ratings)

More by Leonard Cohen

Explore all 543 Leonard Cohen quotes

More Grows quotes

Browse all 9,037 Grows quotes