Ever after Quote by Margaret Mahy
“Time was too much a part of love, for even in fairytales the proof of love was not its first moment, but its latest ones - that people lived happily ever after. Love at first sight was nothing but infatuation until proved by time.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Haunting of Hiram C. Hopgood by Margaret Mahy, 1998
Love deepens over time; initial attraction is fleeting and must be sustained by shared experiences and growth.
In simple terms: Love grows with time, not instantly.
Key Takeaway
Value lasting connection over instant chemistry.
Themes
love
time
growth
relationships
patience
Mood
reflective
hopeful
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
advice
When to use this quote
- marriage
- long‑term partnership
- friendship
- parent‑child bonds
Key Concepts
attachment theory
emotional development
commitment
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you nurture love beyond the honeymoon phase?
- What role does patience play in relationships?
A Different Perspective
First impressions can be misleading; lasting love requires effort and time.
