Life is full of grief, to exactly the degree we allow ourselves to love other people.
In "Shadow of the Giant" by Orson Scott Card, the author explores the profound connection between love and grief. The quote suggests that the depth of our emotions, particularly grief, correlates with how much we open ourselves up to love others. The more we invest emotionally in our relationships, the more we expose ourselves to the pain that may arise from loss. This highlights the inherent risk involved in loving deeply.
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