It was the men I deceived the most that I loved the most.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The people the speaker deceived most were often the ones they loved most intensely.
- In plain terms
- I loved the men I hurt the most.
- What can you take from it?
- Love and betrayal can coexist in the most intense relationships.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do we hurt those we love?
- Is deception part of intimacy?
Another view
Not all intense love leads to deception.
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