Quote by Gregory David Roberts

One of the reasons why we crave love, and seek it so desperately, is that love is the only cure for loneliness, and shame, and sorrow. But some feelings sink so deep into the heart that only loneliness can help you find them again. Some truths about yourself are so painful that only shame can help you live with them. And some things are just so sad that only your soul can do the crying for you.

One of the reasons why we crave love, and seek it so despera

Summary

This quote highlights the significance of love as a remedy for loneliness, shame, and sorrow. It suggests that the longing for love stems from the understanding that it can heal these complex emotions. However, it also suggests that in some instances, certain feelings and truths become embedded so deeply within us that only loneliness can bring them forth again. Similarly, some truths about ourselves may be so painful that only through embracing and living with shame can we deal with them. Ultimately, the quote expresses that there are experiences and emotions so profoundly sad that they can only be expressed through the depths of our soul.

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By Gregory David Roberts

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