proverb · Words worth keeping
Love will find a way.
Love will find a way.
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Meaning in plain English
People who care deeply about each other may look for ways around obstacles to their relationship. The saying expresses determination, rather than a promise of success.
What the words are saying
Finding a way means responding to a barrier with effort and imagination. Two people might change plans, talk through a disagreement or arrange regular contact when circumstances keep them apart. Love supplies a reason to try, but workable choices still depend on what both people want and can do. The expression can encourage constructive problem solving. It should not be used to dismiss practical limits or to pressure someone who has chosen to end a relationship: determination needs consent as well as feeling.
Everyday example
Two friends living far apart agree on a regular call that fits both of their schedules.
When to use it
Use it when describing willing efforts to maintain a valued relationship.
What it does not mean
Affection cannot justify ignoring another person’s boundaries or every practical constraint.
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Attribution & collection notes
- Author or tradition
- Traditional
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- Not established
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- Historical period not yet established
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- Contributor-provided proverb reference
Supplied reference A; unit 4; PDF page 4
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