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Will Durant says the love we have in our youth is superficial…

“The love we have in our youth is superficial compared to the love that an old man has for his old wife.” – Will Durant

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Richard Brautigan says I’ll affect you slowly…

“I’ll affect you slowly as if you were having a picnic in a dream. There will be no ants. It won’t rain.” – Richard Brautigan, Loading Mercury With a Pitchfork

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The Monkees sing I cannot give or feel or even try…

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John Steinbecks writes to his son: nothing good gets away…

New York November 10, 1958 Dear Thom: We had your letter this morning. I will answer it from my point of view and of course Elaine will from hers. First — if you are in love — that’s a good … Continue reading

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Dorothy Parker says love is like quicksilver in the hand…

“Love is like quicksilver in the hand. Leave the fingers open and it stays. Clutch it and it darts away.” – Dorothy Parker

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Sylvia Plath says yes, I was infatuated with you…

“Yes, I was infatuated with you: I am still. No one has ever heightened such a keen capacity of physical sensation in me. I cut you out because I couldn’t stand being a passing fancy. Before I give my body, … Continue reading

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Saul Bellow says one must bear in mind the odd angle or slant…

“One must bear in mind the odd angle or slant that the rays of love have to take in order to reach a heart like mine.” – Saul Bellow, Humboldt’s Gift

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