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“Love comes into your being like a tidal wave ... sometimes it withdraws like a wave, till there isn't such a thing as a pool left, and every bit of your heart is as dry as seaweed beyond the wave's reach.” quote by Phyllis Bottome
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“Love comes into your being like a tidal wave ... sometimes it withdraws like a wave, till there isn't such a thing as a pool left, and every bit of your heart is as dry as seaweed beyond the wave's reach.”

Phyllis Bottome

About This Quote

Love is intense and cyclical, bringing both fulfillment and emptiness when it fades.

In simple terms: Love can be overwhelming and leave emptiness.

Key Takeaway

Embrace love’s cycles.

Themes

love relationships impermanence

Mood

thoughtful melancholic

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • romantic relationships
  • friendships
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

emotional dynamics attachment

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you handle love’s ebb and flow?
  • What practices keep you grounded when love feels overwhelming?
A Different Perspective

Love’s intensity may mask underlying dependency.

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