If you love a flower that lives on a star, it is sweet to look at the sky at night. All the stars are a-bloom with flowers.
Antoine De Saint-ExuperyRead
They aren't common, but enormously interesting. How can it be that you've been together that long and you're still intensely in love with them?
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects on the rarity and depth of enduring love between partners over a long period.
Arthur Aron's quote highlights the fascinating nature of long-lasting relationships where partners remain deeply in love with each other. It suggests that such relationships, while not common, are profoundly interesting and provoke curiosity about the dynamics and emotional connections that sustain love over many years.
Themes
LoveRelationshipsEnduranceIntimacyConnection
In practice
Example use cases
You could share this quote at a wedding to emphasize the beauty of lasting love.
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