Affair Quote by Phyllis McGinley
“A lover would find life less broken apart after a misguided love affair if they could feel that they had been sinful rather than foolish.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Little House, 1942
After a misguided love, feeling sin rather than foolish can heal brokenness.
In simple terms: Sinful feeling heals after love.
Embrace humility over pride.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- relationship counseling
- personal journaling
- forgiveness workshops
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does feeling sin differ from feeling foolish?
- Can humility repair a broken heart?
Self‑blame can be harmful.