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Break a vase, and the love that reassembles the fragments is stronger than that love which took its symmetry for granted
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"Break a vase, and the love that reassembles the fragments is stronger than that love which took its symmetry for granted when it was whole"

- Derek Walcott

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This quote by Derek Walcott speaks to the concept that love can be enhanced through difficulty. When a vase is broken, it takes effort and commitment to put it back together. This procedure of reassembling the fragments requires persistence and understanding, and the love that is needed to do this is greater than the love that was considered given when the vase was still undamaged. This quote recommends that when relationships are evaluated, the love that is needed to conquer the challenges can be even stronger than the love that was there before. It is through these tough times that relationships can be reinforced and deepened. This quote is a tip that love can be durable and that it can grow even stronger when confronted with adversity.

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Trinidad and Tobago Flag This quote is written / told by Derek Walcott somewhere between January 23, 1930 and today. He/she was a famous Playwright from Trinidad and Tobago. The author also have 11 other quotes.

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