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Love Quote by Ransom Riggs

“And the farther away she got, the faster it spun, like there was an invisible cord unreeling from it that stretched between us, and if she went too far it would snap—and kill me. I wondered if this strange, sweet pain was love.” quote by Ransom Riggs
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““And the farther away she got, the faster it spun, like there was an invisible cord unreeling from it that stretched between us, and if she went too far it would snap—and kill me. I wondered if this strange, sweet pain was love.””

Ransom Riggs

About This Quote

Source Novel: Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, 2011

Love can feel like an intense, risky connection that both draws and endangers the lover

In simple terms: Love as a dangerous, intense bond

Key Takeaway

Recognize love's risks and rewards

Themes

love risk intimacy emotion vulnerability

Mood

reflective emotional

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • romantic relationships
  • friendships
  • family dynamics
  • creative collaborations

Key Concepts

attachment theory psychology of love boundary setting

Questions to Reflect On

  • What boundaries protect you in love?
  • How do you balance passion with safety?
A Different Perspective

Intense love may become unhealthy; boundaries matter

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