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“...There was nothing one could do when love came. It was fast, and it was strong, and if it were not good, then surely God would not have allowed it such power.” quote by Luis Alberto Urrea
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““...There was nothing one could do when love came. It was fast, and it was strong, and if it were not good, then surely God would not have allowed it such power.””

Luis Alberto Urrea

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Devil's Highway by Luis Alberto Urrea, 2004

Love is portrayed as an overwhelming force beyond human control, implying that its intensity is divinely sanctioned.

In simple terms: Love is powerful and beyond our control.

Key Takeaway

Accept love’s intensity, trust its purpose.

Themes

love destiny faith power acceptance

Mood

reflective melancholic hopeful

Type

literary philosophical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • spiritual crises
  • personal growth
  • grieving loss

Key Concepts

divine will human limitation emotional intensity

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can love be harmful despite its strength?
  • How do we reconcile love’s power with personal suffering?
A Different Perspective

Love may be intense but not always beneficial; divine approval is not guaranteed.

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