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“I fell for her like a suicide from a bridge.” quote by Neil Gaiman
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“I fell for her like a suicide from a bridge.”

Neil Gaiman

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman, 2013

The speaker likens falling in love to a reckless, self-destructive act, emphasizing intense, uncontrollable passion.

In simple terms: Love feels like a dangerous, impulsive plunge.

Key Takeaway

Approach love with awareness of its intensity.

Themes

love passion risk selfdestruction emotion

Mood

melancholic intense

Type

literary emotional

When to use this quote

  • romantic relationships
  • personal reflection
  • creative writing
  • emotional coping
  • mental health discussions

Key Concepts

suicide metaphor bridge intensity danger

Questions to Reflect On

  • What draws you to such intense metaphors for love?
  • How can passion be expressed safely?
A Different Perspective

Romanticizing self-destruction can be harmful.

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