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Eternity Quote by Mari Mancusi

“Eternity is a long time and it doesn't always work out that way," Jareth says, a bit bitterly. "It's worse to love someone and then lose them, then to never love at all.” quote by Mari Mancusi
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““Eternity is a long time and it doesn't always work out that way," Jareth says, a bit bitterly. "It's worse to love someone and then lose them, then to never love at all.””

Mari Mancusi

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Darkest Minds, 2012

Love can be painful, and losing a loved one feels worse than never experiencing love, highlighting the depth of emotional loss.

In simple terms: Losing love hurts more than never loving.

Key Takeaway

Cherish love while it lasts.

Themes

love loss pain regret

Mood

melancholic reflective inspirational

Type

novel emotional philosophical

When to use this quote

  • breakups
  • grief counseling
  • personal growth
  • storytelling

Key Concepts

existentialism emotional resilience relationship dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What would you risk to love fully?
  • How can you heal after losing love?
A Different Perspective

Some may argue that avoiding love prevents pain.

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