Beautiful Quote by Lawrence Durrell
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“She took kisses like so many coats of paint […] how long and how vainly I searched for excuses which might make her amorality if not palatable at lest understandable. I realize now the time I wasted in this way; instead of enjoying her and turning aside from these preoccupations with the thought, ‘She is untrustworthy as she is beautiful. She takes love as plants do water, lightly, thoughtlessly.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Alexandria Quartet, 1962
The narrator reflects on wasted time chasing superficial excuses, realizing love should be embraced without judgment.
In simple terms: Wasted time chasing excuses; love should be embraced.
Key Takeaway
Embrace love without judgment.
Themes
love
self‑deception
beauty
trust
reflection
Mood
melancholic
introspective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- literary critique
- self‑growth
Key Concepts
existentialism
human connection
self‑knowledge
Questions to Reflect On
- What excuses prevent you from loving fully?
- How can you shift from judgment to acceptance?
A Different Perspective
Self‑deception can hinder intimacy.
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