Affair Quote by P. L. Travers
“When I was a child, love to me was what the sea is to a fish: something you swim in while you are going about the important affairs of life.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Mary Poppins, 1934
Love is a background current, like the sea, while life’s important matters occupy our focus.
In simple terms: Love is constant but not the main focus.
Balance love with life's priorities.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- relationships
- parenting
- personal growth
- daily routines
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you prioritize love and duties?
- What does the sea metaphor reveal?
Love may be undervalued.