Is childhood ever long enough, or a happy time, or even a beautiful summer day? All of these carry the seeds of the same fierce mystery that we call death.
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If you ask people what attracted them to the person they love, they never tell you of some perfect feature that focused them on sheer surfaces but rather an imperfection that allowed them to see into their uncharted depths.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Love often stems from an appreciation of imperfections that reveal deeper qualities.
This quote by Eugene Kennedy suggests that true attraction in love is not based on flawless appearances but rather on unique imperfections that allow individuals to connect on a deeper, emotional level. It highlights the idea that it is these very flaws that can lead to a more profound understanding and appreciation of each other’s character, fostering intimacy and genuine connections.
Themes
LoveImperfectionAttractionDepthRelationships
In practice
Example use cases
During a wedding speech, you might quote this to highlight the beauty in accepting each other's flaws.
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All quotes →There is a silence that matches our best possibilities when we have learned to listen to others. We can master the art of being quiet in order to be able to hear clearly what others are saying. . . . We need to cut off the garbled static of our own preoccupations to give to people who want our quiet attention.
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