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Love Quote by Sarah Kay

“Maybe Love stays. Maybe Love can’t. Maybe Love shouldn’t. Love arrives exactly when Love is supposed to and Love leaves exactly when Love must. When Love arrives, say, “Welcome. Make yourself comfortable.” If Love leaves, ask her to leave the door open behind her. Turn off the music. Listen to the…” quote by Sarah Kay
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““Maybe Love stays. Maybe Love can’t. Maybe Love shouldn’t. Love arrives exactly when Love is supposed to and Love leaves exactly when Love must. When Love arrives, say, “Welcome. Make yourself comfortable.” If Love leaves, ask her to leave the door open behind her. Turn off the music. Listen to the quiet. Whisper, “Thank you for stopping by.””

Sarah Kay

About This Quote

Source Poem: “Love” by Sarah Kay, 2015

Love follows its own timing, arriving and departing as it must; we should welcome it, accept its departure gracefully, and appreciate its presence.

In simple terms: Love comes and goes on its own schedule.

Key Takeaway

Embrace love, and let it go peacefully.

Themes

love acceptance gratitude impermanence

Mood

reflective calm

Type

poetic inspirational

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • personal growth
  • self‑care
  • grief processing

Key Concepts

timing mindfulness emotional intelligence

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you honor love when it arrives?
  • What rituals help you release love peacefully?
A Different Perspective

Love may not always align with expectations, causing disappointment.

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