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“I knew one day I would stop and he would keep on going, but until then nothing could tear us apart.” quote by Patti Smith
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““I knew one day I would stop and he would keep on going, but until then nothing could tear us apart.””

Patti Smith

About This Quote

Source Song lyric: “Because the Night” (1978)

Endurance in relationships; one may stop, but the bond persists until the end.

In simple terms: Love endures despite change.

Key Takeaway

Cherish lasting connections.

Themes

love endurance relationships

Mood

hopeful intimate

Type

poetic inspirational

When to use this quote

  • marriage
  • friendship
  • long‑term projects
  • teamwork

Key Concepts

commitment resilience

Questions to Reflect On

  • What relationships have you nurtured through change?
  • How do you support a partner’s growth?
A Different Perspective

Assuming permanence can ignore necessary growth.

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