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Sam Keen says we can only choose whether we will feel…

“We can only choose whether we will feel and not what we will feel.” – Sam Keen, Inward Bound: Exploring the Geography of Your Emotions

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Cornel West says the basic problem with my love relationships…

“The basic problem with my love relationships with women is that my standards are so high – and they apply equally to both of us. I seek full-blast mutual intensity, fully fledged mutual acceptance, full-blown mutual flourishing, and fully felt … Continue reading

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Washington Irving says there is a sacredness in tears…

“There is a sacredness in tears.  They are not the mark of weakness, but of power.  They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues.  They are messengers of overwhelming grief…and unspeakable love.” – Washington Irving

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William Arthur Ward says flatter me, and I may not believe you…

“Flatter me, and I may not believe you.  Criticize me, and I may not like you.  Ignore me, and I may not forgive you.  Encourage me, and I will not forget you.  Love me and I may be forced to … Continue reading

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Emil Ludwig says the decision to kiss for the first time…

“The decision to kiss for the first time is the most crucial in any love story.  It changes the relationship of two people much more strongly than even the final surrender; because this kiss already has within it that surrender.” … Continue reading

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Katherine Marsh says if you love someone…

“You can not be the judge of another’s wishes. If you love someone, you must believe that they know what is best for themselves.” – Katherine Marsh, Jepp, Who Defied the Stars

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Kabir says he who loves…

“Listen, my friend. He who loves understands.” – Kabir

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