'Love is a battle,' said Marie-Claude, still smiling. 'And I plan to go on fighting. To the end.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Love is a battle; she intends to keep fighting until the end.
- In plain terms
- She sees love as a fight she will continue.
- What can you take from it?
- Love may require perseverance.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is love better seen as cooperation?
- What battles are worth fighting?
Another view
Framing love as battle can foster aggression.
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