We burned with love for ourselves, all of us, starters of the fire we suffered- our love was the affliction for which only our love was the cure.
Jonathan Safran FoerRead
Love me, because love doesn't exist, and I have tried everything that does.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote suggests a deep yearning for love in a world that may seem devoid of it, reflecting the complexities of human emotion.
In this quote, the author expresses a poignant longing for love while conveying a sense of existential struggle. The statement implies that love is a crucial yet elusive concept, suggesting that despite the various efforts one might make to seek meaning or connection in life, love remains a fundamental and often challenging pursuit that transcends all other experiences.
Themes
LoveExistenceYearningEmotionConnection
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a love letter to express the depth of feelings for someone.
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