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Love hurts Quote by Tarryn Fisher

“Tell me a truth, Senna." "I don't know how." "Then tell me a lie." "I don't love you." "The truth is for the mind," he says. "Lies are for the heart. So let's just keep lying.” quote by Tarryn Fisher
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““Tell me a truth, Senna." "I don't know how." "Then tell me a lie." "I don't love you." "The truth is for the mind," he says. "Lies are for the heart. So let's just keep lying.””

Tarryn Fisher

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Love Hypothesis, Tarryn Fisher, 2021

Truth appeals to intellect, while lies comfort the heart; the speaker suggests embracing comforting falsehoods over harsh realities.

In simple terms: Truth is logical, lies are emotional; choose comfort.

Key Takeaway

Accept comforting lies when needed.

Themes

relationships truth vs. feeling comfort

Mood

introspective conflicted

Type

fiction psychological

When to use this quote

  • romantic conflict
  • self‑deception
  • emotional coping

Key Concepts

Existentialism psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is it okay to lie for comfort?
  • How do lies affect long‑term relationships?
A Different Perspective

Living in lies can erode trust over time.

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