Burden Quote by Stephen King
“I love you too much to lie to you, Lisey. I love you with all that passes for my heart. I suspect that kind of all-out love becomes a burden to a woman in time, but it's the only kind I have to give. I think we're going to be quite a wealthy couple in terms of money, but I'll almost certainly be an emotional pauper all my life. I've got the money coming, but as for the rest I've got just enough for you, and I won't ever dirty or dilute it with lies. Not with the words I say, not with the ones I hold back.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Lisey's Story, Stephen King, 2006
Love is so intense it becomes a burden, leading to emotional poverty despite material wealth.
In simple terms: Intense love can feel burdensome.
Key Takeaway
Balance love with self‑care.
Themes
love
burden
wealth
emotional poverty
Mood
melancholic
introspective
Type
literary
psychological
When to use this quote
- marriage
- financial success
- personal boundaries
Key Concepts
Psychology of relationships
sacrifice
Questions to Reflect On
- How can love be both enriching and draining?
- What boundaries protect emotional health?
A Different Perspective
Love may cause neglect of self.
