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Love Quote by Michael Perry

“We plunge into love with a naivete that ignores all prior humiliations. Thank goodness, I guess. Because we never learn, we reach for love again and again.” quote by Michael Perry
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““We plunge into love with a naivete that ignores all prior humiliations. Thank goodness, I guess. Because we never learn, we reach for love again and again.””

Michael Perry

About This Quote

We repeatedly seek love despite past hurts, driven by hope and the need for connection.

In simple terms: Love is pursued again despite pain.

Key Takeaway

Embrace vulnerability.

Themes

love hope repetition

Mood

hopeful reflective

Type

inspirational psychological

When to use this quote

  • dating
  • friendship
  • self‑acceptance

Key Concepts

Attachment theory resilience

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do we return to love after hurt?
  • What protects us from repeated heartbreak?
A Different Perspective

Repeated love can cause repeated pain.

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