--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Sometimes she worried that her love for…" description: "\"“Sometimes she worried that her love for Edgar was too strong, a covetous earthly love, a love against God, a love to reclaim lost things. But what lov..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/cb5/victor-lodato-18455_lost-things_sometimes-she-worried-that-her-love-for_1386074.jpg" --- # Sometimes she worried that her love for Edgar was too… ![“Sometimes she worried that her love for Edgar was too strong, a covetous earthly love, a love against God, a love to reclaim lost things. But what love wasn’t that? What love wasn’t a reward to counter an old wrong? Anyway, it wasn’t something she could control. How” quote by Victor Lodato](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/cb5/victor-lodato-18455_lost-things_sometimes-she-worried-that-her-love-for_1386074.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/cb5/victor-lodato-18455_lost-things_sometimes-she-worried-that-her-love-for_1386074.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/cb5/victor-lodato-18455_lost-things_sometimes-she-worried-that-her-love-for_1386074.jpg) > ““Sometimes she worried that her love for Edgar was too strong, a covetous earthly love, a love against God, a love to reclaim lost things. But what love wasn’t that? What love wasn’t a reward to counter an old wrong? Anyway, it wasn’t something she could control. How”” [Victor Lodato](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/victor-lodato/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. She wrestles with love that feels both sacred and sinful, questioning its motives and control. **In simple terms:** She doubts if love is pure or a way to fix past hurts. Key Takeaway Examine the motives behind deep affection. Themes love spiritual conflict redemption self‑reflection Mood introspective conflicted Type literary philosophical When to use this quote - relationship counseling - spiritual practice - creative writing - personal journaling Key Concepts obsession faith psychology moral ambiguity Questions to Reflect On - What does love mean beyond personal need? - Can love be both divine and self‑serving? A Different Perspective Love may be idealized, ignoring practical realities. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Lost things](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/lost-things/) [Love](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/love/) ## Related quotes > [“And you love Edgar, and Edgar loves you. All seems smooth and easy: where is the obstacle?" 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