Crude thoughts and fierce forces are my state. I do not know who I am. Nor what I was. I cannot hear a sound. Pain is near that will be like no pain felt before.
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Love is simple to understand if you haven't got a mind soft and full of holes. It's a crutch, that's all, and there isn't any one of us that doesn't need a crutch.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Love is straightforward for those who do not overthink it; everyone needs support in their lives.
In this quote, Norman Mailer suggests that love can be easily comprehended when one doesn't complicate it with excessive thoughts or doubts. He likens love to a crutch, implying that it serves as a support system in life, and reinforces that every individual needs some form of support, underscoring the inherent need for connection and assistance in human experiences.
Themes
LoveSupportUnderstandingCrutchHuman Connection
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech about relationships, one might use this quote to highlight the importance of support in love.
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