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Beauty Quote by Anaïs Nin

“I want to run out and kiss her fantastic beauty, kiss it and say, "You carry away with you a reflection of me, a part of me. I dreamed you, I wished for your existence. You will always be part of my life. If I love you, it must be because we have shared at some time the same imaginings, the same…” quote by Anaïs Nin
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““I want to run out and kiss her fantastic beauty, kiss it and say, "You carry away with you a reflection of me, a part of me. I dreamed you, I wished for your existence. You will always be part of my life. If I love you, it must be because we have shared at some time the same imaginings, the same madness, the same stage.””

Anaïs Nin

About This Quote

Source Diary: 1930s, Private Journal

She expresses an intense, almost mystical love, seeing the beloved as a mirror of her own soul and shared imagination.

In simple terms: Love as a shared, reflective experience.

Key Takeaway

Seek deep, reflective connections.

Themes

love intimacy imagination

Mood

romantic introspective

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • Romantic relationships
  • creative collaborations
  • artistic partnerships
  • deep friendships

Key Concepts

Soul mirrors shared madness

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you see yourself in others?
  • How does shared imagination shape love?
A Different Perspective

Such idealization can overlook practical realities.

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