Distraught Quote by W. Somerset Maugham
“I know that you're selfish, selfish beyond words, and I know that you haven't the nerve of a rabbit, I know you're a liar and a humbug, I know that you're utterly contemptible. And the tragic part is'--her face was on a sudden distraught with pain--'the tragic part is that notwithstanding I love you with all my heart.”
About This Quote
Source Play: "The Constant Wife", 1926, Act I
A lover accuses his partner of many flaws yet confesses deep love, highlighting contradictory emotions.
In simple terms: Love coexists with harsh judgment.
Key Takeaway
Accept love’s complexity.
Themes
love
betrayal
self‑esteem
contradiction
Mood
melancholic
intense
Type
dramatic
emotional
When to use this quote
- relationships
- confession
- self‑reflection
Key Concepts
psychology of love
emotional conflict
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile love with contempt?
- What does this reveal about self‑worth?
A Different Perspective
Love may be idealized, not fully realistic.
