Laws of physics Quote by Lorrie Moore
““Where does love go? When something you have taped on the wall falls off, what has happened to the stickum? It has relaxed. It has accumulated an assortment of hairs and fuzzies. It has said "Fuck it" and given up. It doesn't go anywhere special, it's just gone. Energy is created, and then it is destroyed. So much for the laws of physics. So much for chemistry. So much for not so much.””
About This Quote
Source Short story excerpt, “The Lost Love” (fiction), 1990s
The passage uses a metaphor of a sticky object losing adhesion to illustrate love’s gradual fading and the inevitable dissipation of emotional energy.
In simple terms: Love can wear away and simply disappear over time.
Key Takeaway
Accept that some relationships naturally end.
Themes
love
impermanence
energy metaphor
Mood
melancholic
thoughtful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- reflecting on past relationships
- recognizing signs of emotional disengagement
- processing loss
Key Concepts
emotional decay
physics metaphor
relationship dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- What physical analogies best capture emotional change?
- How do we honor love that fades?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may oversimplify complex emotional processes.
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