Good man Quote by Truman Capote
““Let me begin by telling you that I was in love. An ordinary statement, to be sure, but not an ordinary fact, for so few of us learn that love is tenderness, and tenderness is not, as a fair proportian suspect, pity; and still fewer know that happiness in love is not the absolute focusing of all emotion in another: one has always to love a good many things which the beloved must come only to symbolize; the true beloveds of this world are in their lovers's eyes lilacs opening, ship lights, school bells, a landscape, remembered conversations, friends, a child's Sunday, lost voices, one's favourite suit, autumn and all seasons, memory, yes, it being the earth and water of existence, memory.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Art of the Interview, 1975
Love is a complex tapestry of tenderness, memory, and everyday symbols, not just romantic focus.
In simple terms: Love includes many small, ordinary moments.
Key Takeaway
Cherish everyday details that symbolize love.
Themes
love
memory
everyday beauty
Mood
poetic
reflective
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- marriage counseling
- creative writing
- mindfulness practice
- artistic expression
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
symbolism
Questions to Reflect On
- What ordinary moments make you feel loved?
- How can you express love through everyday symbols?
A Different Perspective
Focusing only on grand gestures can miss subtle love.
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