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“well, as Auden wondered: Will it come like a change in the weather? Will its greeting be courteous or rough? Will it alter my life altogether? O tell me the truth about love.” quote by Stephen Fry
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““well, as Auden wondered: Will it come like a change in the weather? Will its greeting be courteous or rough? Will it alter my life altogether? O tell me the truth about love.””

Stephen Fry

About This Quote

Source Speech: Interview with Stephen Fry, 2020

The speaker questions whether love will arrive unexpectedly, how it will feel, and how it will change life, seeking honest insight.

In simple terms: Love may arrive suddenly, changing life, needing truth.

Key Takeaway

Seek honesty about love’s impact.

Themes

love change truth

Mood

contemplative hopeful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • personal growth
  • self‑reflection

Key Concepts

expectation transformation vulnerability

Questions to Reflect On

  • What truth about love are you avoiding?
  • How do you prepare for love’s changes?
A Different Perspective

Love may be idealized, not always transformative.

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