But he also knew that there is an inflationary aspect to love, and that should his mother, or Rose, or any of those who loved him find out about each other, they would not be able to help but feel of lesser value. He knew that also means, , and also, ,and also, . He knew that it is, by love's definition, impossible to love two people.
The narrative explores the complex nature of love and its potential for inflation, where feelings of affection can diminish in value when shared among multiple people. The protagonist recognizes that his mother, Rose, and others in his life, if they were to uncover the existence of one another, might feel inadequate or less important due to this relational dynamic.
This introspection highlights a fundamental truth about love: it is inherently personal and unique. The protagonist grapples with the concept that loving more than one person at a time can lead to a dilution of those feelings, suggesting that true love is singular and that sharing it complicates its purity and intensity.
Rate the Quote
User Reviews
Other quotes in Everything Is Illuminated
Other quotes in book quote
All the things you can talk about in anyone's work are the things that are least important.
Race of Cain, ascend to heaven, And cast God down upon the earth!
