Answer Quote by Tom Robbins
“There is only one serious question. And that is: Who knows how to make love stay? Answer me that and I will tell you whether or not to kill yourself.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Still Life with Woodpecker, 1980
He asks what knowledge to sustain love, implying that answer determines one's will to live.
In simple terms: Love’s endurance is the ultimate life question.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate lasting love.
Themes
love
existence
purpose
Mood
contemplative
melancholic
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- marriage
- long‑term partnership
- personal crisis
Key Concepts
relationship longevity
philosophical inquiry
Questions to Reflect On
- What practices keep love alive?
- Can love alone give life meaning?
A Different Perspective
Love alone may not resolve existential despair.
