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“If love lives through all life; and survives through all sorrow; and remains steadfast with us through all changes; and in all darkness of spirit burns brightly; and, if we die, deplores us for ever, and loves still equally; and exists with the very last gasp and throb of the faithful…” quote by William Makepeace Thackeray
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“If love lives through all life; and survives through all sorrow; and remains steadfast with us through all changes; and in all darkness of spirit burns brightly; and, if we die, deplores us for ever, and loves still equally; and exists with the very last gasp and throb of the faithful bosom--whence it passes with the pure soul, beyond death; surely it shall be immortal!”

William Makepeace Thackeray

About This Quote

Source Novel: The History of Pendennis, 1848

Love endures through all experiences, remaining constant despite sorrow, change, and death, suggesting an immortal quality.

In simple terms: Love persists despite hardship and death.

Key Takeaway

Cherish love’s enduring nature.

Themes

love immortality resilience

Mood

hopeful reflective

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • relationship counseling
  • grief support
  • end‑of‑life reflections

Key Concepts

eternal commitment spiritual continuity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we nurture love through change?
  • What does love mean after loss?
A Different Perspective

Love may wane without mutual effort.

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