I want to still be me when I wake up one fine morning and have breakfast at Tiffany´s.
Truman CapoteRead
The brain may take advice, but not the heart, and love having no geography, knows no boundaries: weight and sink it deep, no matter, it will rise and find the surface: and why not? Any love is natural and beautiful that lies within a person's nature; only hypocrites would hold a man responsible for what he loves, emotional illiterates and those of righteous envy, who, in their agitated concern, mistake so frequently the arrow pointing to heaven for the one that leads to hell.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Love transcends boundaries and cannot be governed by reason; it is a natural part of one's being.
This quote by Truman Capote emphasizes that love is an inherent part of human nature, free from the constraints of societal judgment and geographical limitations. Capote suggests that while the brain may rationally process advice and logic, the heart operates on a different, more profound level, driven by emotion and passion. He critiques those who attempt to control or judge the nature of love, claiming that true love is beautiful and should not be condemned by hypocritical standards. Ultimately, love will always find its way to the surface, regardless of external pressures.
Themes
LoveBoundariesEmotionsNatureHypocrisy
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the importance of love in overcoming hate and division.
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