Love! Beyond measure - beyond death - it nearly kills. But one wouldn't have been without it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Love is so powerful it can feel deadly, yet it is worth having.
- In plain terms
- Love is intense and overwhelming but essential.
- What can you take from it?
- Love's intensity is worth the risk.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is love worth the pain it brings?
- How do you handle intense emotions?
Another view
Not all intense love is healthy or sustainable.
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