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“Islands within islands," she muttered, "within islands, within islands.”
― John of John
― John of John
“I am so in love with him it is hard to take a full breath, I write in the journal. His absence feels like losing a lung.”
― Heart the Lover
― Heart the Lover
“I think it’s the only form of hope we have. For our survival, I mean. What good is any other virtue without love?
In literature love is a weakness. Othello is easily manipulated by Iago because of his love for Desdemona. Anna Karenina throws herself under a train. Othello places his trust in Iago, not Desdemona. Anna Karenina’s society does not allow her to be with Vronsky.
Love is not the weakness. People get in its way. People are weak and perilous, not love.”
― Heart the Lover
In literature love is a weakness. Othello is easily manipulated by Iago because of his love for Desdemona. Anna Karenina throws herself under a train. Othello places his trust in Iago, not Desdemona. Anna Karenina’s society does not allow her to be with Vronsky.
Love is not the weakness. People get in its way. People are weak and perilous, not love.”
― Heart the Lover
“But isn't love a form of hope?"
"No, love is crushing. Love is something you let yourself feel at your own peril despite your better sense.”
― Heart the Lover
"No, love is crushing. Love is something you let yourself feel at your own peril despite your better sense.”
― Heart the Lover
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