--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: There had never been any line between…" description: "\"“There had never been any line between them, only his own stupid fear and pride. Because from the moment he'd pulled her out of that mine in Endovier a..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ec8/sarah-j-maas-58_kissed_there-had-never-been-any-line-between-th_2500272.jpg" --- # There had never been any line between them, only his own… ![“There had never been any line between them, only his own stupid fear and pride. Because from the moment he'd pulled her out of that mine in Endovier and she had set those eyes upon him, still fierce despite a year in hell, he'd been walking toward this, walking to her. So Chaol brushed away her…” quote by Sarah J. 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Describes a character overcoming fear and pride to connect with love, showing vulnerability leads to intimacy. **In simple terms:** Love grows when fear is set aside. Key Takeaway Allow love to guide actions despite fear. Themes love vulnerability redemption Mood romantic dramatic Type inspirational emotional When to use this quote - romantic relationships - personal healing - conflict resolution Key Concepts fear pride emotional growth Questions to Reflect On - What fears hold you from intimacy? - How can pride be transformed? 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