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“But do we know how to make love stay?' I can't even think about it. The best I can do is play it day by day.” quote by Tom Robbins
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“But do we know how to make love stay?' I can't even think about it. The best I can do is play it day by day.”

Tom Robbins

About This Quote

Source Novel: "Jitterbug Perfume", 1984

The narrator doubts how to sustain love, suggesting they can only manage day‑by‑day, reflecting uncertainty about long‑term commitment.

In simple terms: Love feels uncertain; we manage it daily.

Key Takeaway

Live love day by day.

Themes

love uncertainty daily living

Mood

hopeful thoughtful

Type

philosophical relational

When to use this quote

  • long‑term partnership
  • friendship
  • creative collaborations
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

relationship maintenance impermanence mindfulness

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you nurture lasting love?
  • What daily habits support relationship health?
A Different Perspective

May overlook deeper commitment work; day‑by‑day can become avoidance.

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