Quotations Corner

Love – Lost

Quote: “The hottest love has the coldest end.”

1. • Author: Socrates
   • About Author: Socrates was a classical Greek philosopher and one of the founders of Western philosophy.
   • Wikipedia link: Socrates
   • Context:
     • Expressing the notion that intense and passionate love can sometimes come to an abrupt and painful conclusion.
     • Highlighting the contrast between the initial fervor of love and the eventual emotional detachment or separation.
     • Implying that even the most passionate love affairs can cool down and fade away.

Quote: “Ever has it been that love knows not its own depth until the hour of separation.”

1. • Author: Kahlil Gibran
   • About Author: Kahlil Gibran was a Lebanese-American writer, poet, and artist.
   • Wikipedia link: Kahlil Gibran
   • Context:
     • Suggesting that the true depth and intensity of love become apparent only in moments of separation or loss.
     • Implying that the pain of separation reveals the profound emotional connection and attachment between two individuals.
     • Conveying the idea that love’s true nature and significance are often realized in times of absence or distance.

Quote: “Love is never lost. If not reciprocated, it will flow back and soften and purify the heart.”

1. • Author: Washington Irving
   • About Author: Washington Irving was an American author, essayist, biographer, and historian.
   • Wikipedia link: Washington Irving
   • Context:
     • Suggesting that even when love is unrequited or unreturned, it remains a powerful force.
     • Highlighting the transformative nature of love, as it can bring healing, compassion, and growth.
     • Implying that the experience of unrequited love can lead to personal introspection and inner change.

Quote: “The only way to retain love is to give it away.”

1. • Author: Elbert Hubbard
   • About Author: Elbert Hubbard was an American writer, publisher, artist, and philosopher.
   • Wikipedia link: Elbert Hubbard
   • Context:
     • Expressing the idea that love can be preserved and nurtured by freely giving it to others.
     • Highlighting the importance of selflessness and generosity in sustaining and strengthening love.
     • Implying that love grows and thrives through acts of kindness, compassion, and emotional support.

Quote: “Love is never lost. If not reciprocated, it will flow back and soften and purify the heart.”

1. • Author: Washington Irving
   • About Author: Washington Irving was an American author, essayist, biographer, and historian.
   • Wikipedia link: Washington Irving
   • Context:
     • Suggesting that even when love is unrequited or unreturned, it remains a powerful force.
     • Highlighting the transformative nature of love, as it can bring healing, compassion, and growth.
     • Implying that the experience of unrequited love can lead to personal introspection and inner change.

Quote: “Love is never lost. If not reciprocated, it will flow back and soften and purify the heart.”

1. • Author: Washington Irving
   • About Author: Washington Irving was an American author, essayist, biographer, and historian.
   • Wikipedia link: Washington Irving
   • Context:
     • Suggesting that even when love is unrequited or unreturned, it remains a powerful force.
     • Highlighting the transformative nature of love, as it can bring healing, compassion, and growth.
     • Implying that the experience of unrequited love can lead to personal introspection and inner change.

Quote: “The only way to retain love is to give it away.”

1. • Author: Elbert Hubbard
   • About Author: Elbert Hubbard was an American writer, publisher, artist, and philosopher.
   • Wikipedia link: Elbert Hubbard
   • Context:
     • Expressing the idea that love can be preserved and nurtured by freely giving it to others.
     • Highlighting the importance of selflessness and generosity in sustaining and strengthening love.
     • Implying that love grows and thrives through acts of kindness, compassion, and emotional support.

Quote: “Love is a fire. But whether it is going to warm your hearth or burn down your house, you can never tell.”

1. • Author: Joan Crawford
   • About Author: Joan Crawford was an American film and television actress.
   • Wikipedia link: Joan Crawford
   • Context:
     • Depicting love as a powerful and unpredictable force that can bring either joy or destruction.
     • Highlighting the uncertainty and risk involved in opening one’s heart to love.
     • Implying that love carries the potential to bring both immense happiness and great vulnerability.