Esther Perel Quotes

On some level we trade passion for security, that's trading one illusion for another. It's a matter of degree. We can't live in constant fear, but we can't live without any. The fear of loss is essential to love.

Esther Perel

• Passion
• Security
• Loss
• Illusion
• Trade
• Degrees
• Constant
• Trading

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  • Passion
  • Security
  • Loss