Human love Quote by Stephenie Meyer
““What was it that made this human love so much more desirable to me than the love of my own kind? Was it because it was exclusive and capricious? The souls offered love and acceptance to all. Did I crave a greater challenge?...Or was it simply better somehow? Because these humans hate with so much fury, was the other end of the spectrum that they could love with more heart and zeal and fire? I didn't know why I had yearned after it so desperately. All I knew was that, now that I had it, it was worth every ounce of risk and agony it had cost. It was better than I imagined. It was everything.””
About This Quote
The narrator longs for a love that seems more intense and pure than that of their own kind, seeing it as worth any risk despite its pain.
In simple terms: A yearning for an intense, exclusive love.
Key Takeaway
Pursue love that feels truly vital.
Themes
love
longing
exclusivity
risk
transcendence
Mood
passionate
conflicted
hopeful
Type
romantic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- unrequited love
- cross‑cultural relationships
- personal transformation
Key Concepts
psychology
romantic idealism
identity
desire
Questions to Reflect On
- What draws you to love that feels dangerous?
- Are you chasing an ideal or genuine connection?
A Different Perspective
Such love may be idealized and cause suffering.
