Quote by Jodi Picoult

She had loved him. He knew this; he had never doubted it. But she had also asked him to kill her. If you love someone that much, you did not lay that sort of burden on him for the rest of his life.

She had loved him. He knew this; he had never doubted it. Bu

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This quote explores the complex nature of love and the lengths one is willing to go for their beloved. It suggests that true love involves not only understanding the depth of affection, but also considering the well-being and happiness of the other person. Despite being aware of her love, the speaker acknowledges that to burden someone with the request to end their life would be an act of cruelty, highlighting the internal dilemma faced when love and difficult choices intersect.

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