Normal, in our house, is like a blanket too short for a bed--sometimes it covers you just fine, and other times it leaves you cold and shaking; and worst of all, you never know which of the two it's going to be.
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Love is not an equation, it is not a contract, and it is not a happy ending. Love is the slate under the chalk, the ground that buildings rise, and the oxygen in the air. It is the place you come back to, no matter where your headed
Interpretation
What this quote means
Love is a fundamental and enduring essence that supports and nurtures relationships.
In this quote, Jodi Picoult emphasizes that love transcends simplistic definitions like equations or contracts. Rather, it is portrayed as the foundational element of our lives, akin to the unchangeable surface beneath chalk or the air we breathe, suggesting that love is always present and a constant to return to, regardless of life’s journey.
Themes
LoveRelationshipsFoundationEnduringSupport
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be shared in a wedding speech to emphasize the depth of love between partners.
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