Battle scars Quote by John Mole
““The curve of the roof as the pitch flattens put towards the eaves is deliciously sensual. The colors are exquisite, a palette of reds and yellows and pinks that reflect the mood of the day, fresh light pink in the dawn, ruddy and strong at midday, ochre and subdued in the afternoon, ripe and luscious in the evening. In the setting sun they glow with their own inner light like iron in a furnace. We laid out under the stars the old battle scars of marriage, the grudges and wounds, compromises and disillusionments, frustrations and disappointments that two people share when they make one life together. Relationships are built on trust and openness, self-sacrifice and kindness, but they also need envy and competition, selfishness and malice to give them spice and interest. Not forgetting lust.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Untitled, 2022
Relationships blend beauty and conflict, requiring trust, sacrifice, and even rivalry to stay vibrant, acknowledging both love and darker impulses.
In simple terms: Love needs trust, sacrifice, and even rivalry.
Key Takeaway
Nurture balance of love and tension.
Themes
love
conflict
trust
envy
Mood
melancholic
introspective
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- marriage counseling
- artistic expression
- relationship reflection
Key Concepts
complexity
human connection
dual nature
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we manage envy without harming love?
- When does rivalry become destructive?
A Different Perspective
May glorify negative emotions as necessary, risking justification of harm.
