Fall in love Quote by Toni Morrison
““When they fall in love with a city it is for forever. As though there never was a time when they didn't love it. The minute they arrive at the train station or get off the ferry and glimpse the wide streets and the wasteful lamps lighting them, they know they are born for it. There, in a city, they are not so much new as themselves, their stronger, riskier selves. And in the beginning when they first arrive, and twenty years later when they and the city have grown up, they love that part of themselvers so much they forget what loving other people was like - if they ever knew, that is.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “Jazz” by Toni Morrison, 1992
Falling in love with a city reshapes identity, making one feel eternally connected and altering self-perception over a lifetime.
In simple terms: City love changes self forever.
Key Takeaway
Embrace places that define you.
Themes
identity
place
love
growth
Mood
nostalgic
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- relocation
- travel
- long‑term residence
- creative inspiration
Key Concepts
urbanism
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does a city shape who you become?
- Can love for a place limit broader connections?
A Different Perspective
Romanticizing can overlook challenges.
