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“Cuz when I held you for the first time this morning and fed you from my own body, I felt so much love for you it was almost like pain, almost like I couldn't stand it one longer.” quote by Patrick Ness
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““Cuz when I held you for the first time this morning and fed you from my own body, I felt so much love for you it was almost like pain, almost like I couldn't stand it one longer.””

Patrick Ness

About This Quote

Source Book: A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness, 2011

The speaker experiences love so intense it borders on pain, highlighting love's overwhelming power.

In simple terms: Intense love can feel painful.

Key Takeaway

Embrace love fully, even when it hurts.

Themes

love intensity vulnerability

Mood

tender conflicted

Type

reflective emotional

When to use this quote

  • parenthood
  • newborn care
  • intimate relationships

Key Concepts

emotional depth attachment

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance love's intensity with personal well‑being?
  • Can love be both comforting and painful?
A Different Perspective

Love can become overwhelming and hard to sustain.

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