--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: What was it that made this human love so…" description: "\"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 so..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fb2/stephenie-meyer-91_acceptance_what-was-it-that-made-this-human-love-so_952739.png" --- # What was it that made this human love so much more… ![“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…” quote by Stephenie Meyer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fb2/stephenie-meyer-91_acceptance_what-was-it-that-made-this-human-love-so_952739.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fb2/stephenie-meyer-91_acceptance_what-was-it-that-made-this-human-love-so_952739.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fb2/stephenie-meyer-91_acceptance_what-was-it-that-made-this-human-love-so_952739.png) > “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?” [Stephenie Meyer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/stephenie-meyer/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The narrator questions why love for a different kind feels more alluring, hinting at fascination with the exotic and the thrill of the unknown. **In simple terms:** Unusual love feels more exciting. Key Takeaway Explore why we seek the unfamiliar in relationships. Themes desire exoticism identity challenge Mood reflective curious Type philosophical literary When to use this quote - dating experiences - friendships across cultures - fictional narratives - self‑reflection Key Concepts psychology romance otherness Questions to Reflect On - What draws you to the unfamiliar? - How do you balance novelty with genuine connection? 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