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“When you've finished a piece of work you've had a kind of love affair with it.” quote by Rose Tremain
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“When you've finished a piece of work you've had a kind of love affair with it.”

Rose Tremain

About This Quote

Source Interview: The Guardian, 2015

Finishing a work you love feels like a romantic relationship ending, mixing pride and loss.

In simple terms: Completing beloved work feels like a love affair ending.

Key Takeaway

Honor the process and allow closure.

Themes

creativity completion attachment

Mood

reflective nostalgic

Type

literary inspirational

When to use this quote

  • finishing a novel
  • completing a project
  • ending a partnership

Key Concepts

art literature psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does ending a creative piece teach you?
  • How do you celebrate completion?
A Different Perspective

Attachment can hinder moving to new projects.

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