Bears Quote by W. Somerset Maugham
“The tragedy of love is not death or separation. How long do you think it would have been before one or other of them ceased to care? Oh, it is dreadfully bitter to look at a woman whom you have loved with all your heart and soul, so that you felt you could not bear to let her out of your sight, and realize that you would not mind if you never saw her again. The tragedy of love is indifference.”
About This Quote
Source Short Story: “The Tragedy of Love” (1925)
Love’s deepest sorrow is not loss but the emergence of indifference, where affection fades into apathy.
In simple terms: Indifference is love’s true tragedy.
Key Takeaway
Guard against emotional disengagement.
Themes
love
indifference
loneliness
Mood
melancholic
thoughtful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- long‑term relationships
- friendships
- family ties
Key Concepts
emotional neglect
human connection
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you felt love turning into indifference?
- How can you revive caring in a stagnant relationship?
A Different Perspective
Indifference may be a protective response, not always a failure.
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