For children love is a feeling; for adults, it is a decision. Children wait to learn if their love is true by seeing how long it lasts; adults make their love true by never wavering from their commitment.
Orson Scott CardRead
To fall in love is easy, even to remain in it is not difficult; our human loneliness is cause enough. But it is a hard quest worth making to find a comrade through whose steady presence one becomes steadily the person one desires to be.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Love comes easily, but finding a true companion who inspires personal growth is challenging yet rewarding.
This quote speaks to the complexities of love and human relationships, highlighting that while falling in love may be simple, sustaining that love and fostering personal growth through companionship is much more profound. It emphasizes the idea that a true partner not only enhances our joy but also encourages us to become our best selves, making the journey of finding such a connection truly worthwhile.
Themes
LoveCompanionshipGrowthRelationshipsHuman Connection
In practice
Example use cases
Quoting this during a wedding speech to highlight the importance of finding a true partner.
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