Quote by John Crowley

Love is a myth, Grandfather Trout said. Like summer. What? In winter, Grandfather Trout said, summer is a myth. A report, a rumor. Not to be believed in. Get it? Love is a myth. So is summer.

Love is a myth, Grandfather Trout said. Like summer. What? I

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker's grandfather, Trout, believes love and summer are both myths. It implies that just as summer is seen as a temporary and unreal concept in winter, love is viewed as an illusion. Trout's remark suggests a certain skepticism or disbelief in the idea of love, comparing it to the fleeting nature of summer and discouraging belief in its existence. In essence, the quote urges us to question the validity and permanence of love.

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By John Crowley

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