Born Quote by Peter S. Beagle
“Her face was a stranger’s face, which was as it should be. Love each other from the day we are born to the day we die, we are still strangers every minute, and nobody should forget that, even though we have to.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Last Unicorn by Peter S. Beagle, 1968
We constantly meet people we barely know, yet love persists despite perpetual unfamiliarity.
In simple terms: Love endures even with strangers.
Key Takeaway
Embrace connection despite uncertainty.
Themes
love
humanity
intimacy
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- family gatherings
- first dates
- online friendships
- brief encounters
Key Concepts
existentialism
relationship dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you maintain intimacy with strangers?
- What rituals help you remember shared humanity?
A Different Perspective
Love can be fleeting and superficial, not always deep.
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