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“How long could you love a woman who didn't love you, Cecil? A woman who didn't love me? Oh, all my life!” quote by Oscar Wilde
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“How long could you love a woman who didn't love you, Cecil? A woman who didn't love me? Oh, all my life!”

Oscar Wilde

About This Quote

Source Play: A Woman of No Importance, 1893

Unrequited love is painful, yet it persists despite lack of reciprocity.

In simple terms: Loving someone who doesn’t love you is painful.

Key Takeaway

Accept feelings, seek mutual love.

Themes

love unrequited pain

Mood

melancholic thoughtful

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • relationship counseling
  • self‑care
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

psychology romance

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do you hold onto unreciprocated love?
  • What steps can you take toward healthier relationships?
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