Love Quote by Philippa Gregory
““Richard told me I was the most beautiful girl that had ever been born, that one glance from me set him on fire with desire, that my skin was perfect, that my hair was his delight, that he never slept so well as with his face buried in my blond plait. I don’t expect to hear such words of love ever again. I don’t expect to feel beautiful ever again. They buried my joy and my girl’s vanity with my lover, and I don’t expect to feel either ever again. The””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Other Boleyn Girl, 2001
Intense romantic flattery can create fragile self‑esteem that shatters when love ends.
In simple terms: Love words can be fleeting and damaging.
Key Takeaway
Guard self‑worth beyond compliments.
Themes
love
self‑esteem
vanity
heartbreak
identity
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
literary
emotional
When to use this quote
- dating
- relationship breakup
- self‑reflection
- mental health
Key Concepts
romantic idealization
psychological dependency
emotional vulnerability
Questions to Reflect On
- What does true self‑worth look like?
- How can you recognize and resist manipulative praise?
A Different Perspective
Idealized love may mask unhealthy dynamics.
