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Aren't I enough for you?' she asked. 'No,' he said. 'You are enough for me, as far as a woman is concerned. You are all women to me. But I wanted a man friend, as eternal as you and I are eternal.' (Women in Love)
D. H. Lawrence
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What this quote means

The quote expresses the struggle between romantic love and deep friendships.

In this quote from D. H. Lawrence's 'Women in Love', the character highlights the complexity of human relationships, particularly the distinction between love for a partner and the desire for a platonic friendship. The acknowledgment of a partner being 'enough' reflects the deep connection one may feel, yet simultaneously reveals the yearning for a different, perhaps more enduring and spiritual bond with a friend, illustrating the multifaceted nature of emotional fulfillment.

Themes

RelationshipsFriendshipLoveEmotional FulfillmentComplexity

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Example use cases

This quote could be shared in a discussion about the importance of platonic friends in romantic relationships.

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