Love Quote by Morton Hunt
“Love ... is a quicksilver word; though you see plainly where it is, you have only to put your finger on it to find that it is not there but someplace else.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Psychology of Language, 1995
Love is described as elusive, visible yet intangible, requiring a precise focus to perceive its true nature.
In simple terms: Love is felt but cannot be pinned down easily.
Seek deeper connection beyond surface appearances.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- relationships
- therapy
- creative writing
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “quicksilver” suggest about love’s nature?
- How can we recognize love when it feels absent?
The metaphor may overcomplicate a simple emotion.