Body Quote by Marguerite Duras
“I meet you. I remember you. Who are you? You’re destroying me. You’re good for me. How could I know this city was tailor-made for love? How could I know you fit my body like a glove? I like you. How unlikely. I like you. How slow all of a sudden. How sweet. You cannot know. You’re destroying me. You’re good for me. You’re destroying me. You’re good for me. I have time. Please, devour me. Deform me to the point of ugliness. Why not you? Why not you in this city and in this night, so like other cities and other nights you can hardly tell the difference? I beg of you.”
About This Quote
Source Film: Indochine, 1992
A yearning for connection intertwines with self‑destruction, highlighting love’s paradoxical power to heal and harm.
In simple terms: Love can both uplift and ruin.
Key Takeaway
Embrace love’s intensity, but guard your self‑worth.
Themes
love
destruction
identity
longing
paradox
Mood
melancholic
intense
Type
poetic
dramatic
When to use this quote
- intimate relationships
- artistic creation
- personal crisis
- self‑reflection
Key Concepts
existentialism
psychology
romanticism
Questions to Reflect On
- What does love cost you?
- How do you balance desire and self‑preservation?
A Different Perspective
Love’s intensity may erode personal boundaries.
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