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Thomas Hardy says to be loved to madness–such was her great desire…

Posted on February 4, 2015 by Attempted Love

“To be loved to madness–such was her great desire. Love was to her the one cordial which could drive away the eating loneliness of her days. And she seemed to long for the abstraction called passionate love more than for … Continue reading →

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Thomas Hardy says I shall do one thing in this life…

Posted on November 24, 2013 by Attempted Love

“I shall do one thing in this life-one thing certain-this is, love you, and long of you, and keep wanting you till I die.” – Thomas Hardy, Far from the Madding Crowd

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Thomas Hardy says love is a possible strength…

Posted on November 9, 2013 by Attempted Love

“Love is a possible strength in an actual weakness.” – Thomas Hardy, Far from the Madding Crowd

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Thomas Hardy says when I found I had caught you, I was frightened…

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Attempted Love

“At first I did not love you, Jude; that I own. When I first knew you I merely wanted you to love me. I did not exactly flirt with you; but that inborn craving which undermines some women’s morals almost … Continue reading →

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