Lasts Quote by W. Somerset Maugham
“The love that lasts longest is the love that is never returned.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Of Human Bondage, W. Somerset Maugham, 1915
Unrequited love endures longest because it never faces the reality of reciprocity, allowing it to persist indefinitely.
In simple terms: Love that never returns lasts forever.
Key Takeaway
Accept that some love remains one‑sided.
Themes
love
loneliness
unrequited love
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- heartbreak
- friendships
- creative inspiration
Key Concepts
psychology
attachment theory
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you cling to love that never returns?
- How does unreciprocated affection shape your identity?
A Different Perspective
Unrequited love can cause emotional stagnation.
