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Breathing Quote by Susan Wiggs

“There's a kind of love that has the power to save you, to get you through life. It's like breathing. You have to do it or you'll die. And when it's over, your soul starts to bleed. There's no pain in the world like it, I swear.” quote by Susan Wiggs
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“There's a kind of love that has the power to save you, to get you through life. It's like breathing. You have to do it or you'll die. And when it's over, your soul starts to bleed. There's no pain in the world like it, I swear.”

Susan Wiggs

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Secret of the Heart, Susan Wiggs, 2001

Love is essential, life‑sustaining, and painful when lost; it is as vital as breathing.

In simple terms: Love is life‑essential.

Key Takeaway

Nurture love, accept its risks.

Themes

love survival pain

Mood

emotional intense

Type

romantic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • grief counseling
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

attachment theory existential need

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does love mean to you?
  • How do you cope with love loss?
A Different Perspective

Love can be overwhelming.

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