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First place Quote by Suzanne Collins

“I know one thing, though: The Capitol can never take Lenore Dove from me again. They never really did in the first place. Nothing you can take from me was ever worth keeping, and she is the most precious thing I’ve ever known. When I tell her that, she always says, “I love you like all-fire.” And…” quote by Suzanne Collins
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““I know one thing, though: The Capitol can never take Lenore Dove from me again. They never really did in the first place. Nothing you can take from me was ever worth keeping, and she is the most precious thing I’ve ever known. When I tell her that, she always says, “I love you like all-fire.” And I reply, “I love you like all-fire, too.””

Suzanne Collins

About This Quote

The speaker asserts that no external force can take away the cherished love of Lenore Dove, emphasizing its irreplaceable value.

In simple terms: Love cannot be taken away.

Key Takeaway

Protect and cherish irreplaceable love.

Themes

love loss resilience identity memory

Mood

reflective determined hopeful

Type

literary philosophical emotional

When to use this quote

  • romantic partnership
  • family bonds
  • personal identity
  • grief coping

Key Concepts

psychology literature human experience

Questions to Reflect On

  • What makes a love truly irreplaceable?
  • How do you safeguard love against loss?
A Different Perspective

Love may be threatened by external circumstances.

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