Quote by John Irving

It´s natural to want someone you love to do what you want, or what you think would be good for them, but you have to let everything happen to them. You can't interfere with people you love any more than you're supposed to interfere with people you don't even know. And that's hard, ..., because you often feel like interfering -you want to be the one who makes the plans.


It´s natural to want someone you love to do what you want,

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of allowing the people we love to have their own experiences and make their own choices, even if it may be challenging for us to stand aside. It cautions against interfering or imposing our desires onto others, emphasizing that we should not have more control or influence over loved ones compared to strangers. The quote recognizes that it can be difficult to resist the urge to intervene, especially when it concerns those we care deeply about, as we may feel a strong desire to take charge and make decisions for them.

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Love
By John Irving
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