Accomplished Quote by Marcel Proust
“... in love, barriers cannot be destroyed from the outside by the one to whom the cause despair, no matter what he does; and it isonly when he is no longer concerned with them that, suddenly, as a result of work coming from elsewhere, accomplished within the one who did not love him, these barriers, formerly attacked without success, fall futilely.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: In Search of Lost Time, Volume 1, 1913
Love’s barriers dissolve when the lover stops obsessing; external work then breaks them down, showing love’s power to transform obstacles.
In simple terms: Letting go of obsession lets love overcome barriers.
Key Takeaway
Release obsession to let love work through obstacles.
Themes
love
obsession
transformation
Mood
melancholic
hopeful
Type
literary
reflective
When to use this quote
- romantic relationships
- personal healing
- creative endeavors
- conflict mediation
Key Concepts
psychology
relationships
inner work
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “no longer concerned” feel like in love?
- How can external actions aid internal emotional change?
A Different Perspective
If the lover never stops caring, barriers may persist despite external help.
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