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Will Hard says the language of love is infinite…

The language of love is infinite:  infinite words that reflect infinite feelings.  Here’s a word that has no direct translation in English, from Portuguese and Galician: saudade:  (noun) a nostalgic longing to be near again to something or someone that … Continue reading

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Alain de Botton says the longing for destiny is nowhere stronger…

“The longing for destiny is nowhere stronger than in our romantic life.” – Alain de Botton, On Love

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Fernando Pessoa says the feelings that hurt most, the emotions that sting most…

“The feelings that hurt most, the emotions that sting most, are those that are absurd – The longing for impossible things, precisely because they are impossible; nostalgia for what never was; the desire for what could have been; regret over … Continue reading

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Mary Ann Shaffer says we could have gone on longing for one another…

“Think of it! We could have gone on longing for one another and pretending not to notice forever. This obsession with dignity can ruin your life if you let it.” – Mary Ann Shaffer, The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie … Continue reading

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Rumi says there are lovers content with longing…

“There are lovers content with longing. I’m not one of them.” – Rumi

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