Century Quote by William Goldman
“She loves you," the Prince cried. "She loves you still and you love her, so think of that--think of this too: in all this world, you might have been happy, genuinely happy. Not one couple in a century has that chance, not really, no matter what the storybooks say, but you could have had it, and so, I would think, no one will ever suffer a loss as great as you.”
About This Quote
Source Film: “The Princess Bride”, 1987
True love offers rare, genuine happiness, yet it is fleeting and often unfulfilled.
In simple terms: Love can be rare and fleeting.
Key Takeaway
Cherish love while it lasts.
Themes
love
loneliness
unrealistic expectations
Mood
nostalgic
thoughtful
Type
romantic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- relationships
- marriage
- personal growth
Key Concepts
romantic idealism
human desire
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you accept love’s impermanence?
- How do you find happiness beyond romance?
A Different Perspective
May romanticize love unrealistically.
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