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Heart and soul Quote by Mary Balogh

“She wondered if she would have tumbled into love with him during the past week if her heart had been whole, if her soul had no been shattered long ago. She rather thought she might have. But a heart and soul could not be mended by the power of the will, she had discovered over seven years. And so…” quote by Mary Balogh
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““She wondered if she would have tumbled into love with him during the past week if her heart had been whole, if her soul had no been shattered long ago. She rather thought she might have. But a heart and soul could not be mended by the power of the will, she had discovered over seven years. And so she had accepted reality and moved on.””

Mary Balogh

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Secret of the Crown, Mary Balogh, 2015

She realizes love cannot be forced by will alone; healing requires acceptance of past wounds and moving forward.

In simple terms: Love can't be forced; accept and move on.

Key Takeaway

Accept reality and let healing happen.

Themes

love healing acceptance willpower heartbreak

Mood

sad reflective hopeful

Type

literary emotional

When to use this quote

  • relationship breakup
  • personal grief
  • long‑term emotional recovery

Key Concepts

psychology emotional resilience self-awareness

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can you accept past pain to heal?
  • What does moving on look like for you?
A Different Perspective

Will alone cannot mend deep emotional scars.

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