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Love Quote by Paul Auster

“... love was not a quantifiable substance. There was always more of it somewhere, and even after one love had been lost, it was by no means impossible to find another.” quote by Paul Auster
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““... love was not a quantifiable substance. There was always more of it somewhere, and even after one love had been lost, it was by no means impossible to find another.””

Paul Auster

About This Quote

Source Novel: Sunburn, 1999

Love cannot be measured; loss doesn’t prevent new love from emerging.

In simple terms: Love isn’t a fixed amount.

Key Takeaway

Remain open to love.

Themes

love loss hope

Mood

hopeful melancholic

Type

literary inspirational

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • grief counseling
  • personal growth
  • artistic creation

Key Concepts

philosophy emotional resilience

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can love be quantified?
  • How do you recognize new love after loss?
A Different Perspective

Quantifying love can lead to unrealistic expectations.

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