[He] did not understand it, and I did not tell him then, but you know, don't you? She began to love him then. And part of why she loved him was because he looked like you. Does it make you laugh?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Love can begin because someone reminds us of someone else or fits a specific need.
- In plain terms
- She started loving him because he looked like someone she knew, which is ironic.
- What can you take from it?
- Love can start from resemblance or comfort.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do you love whom you love?
- Does resemblance matter?
Another view
Real love grows beyond initial reasons.
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