Affliction Quote by Ray Bradbury
“Why love the woman who is your wife? Her nose breathes in the air of a world that I know; therefore I love that nose. Her ears hear music I might sing half the night through; therefore I love her ears. Her eyes delight in seasons of the land; and so I love those eyes. Her tongue knows quince, peach, chokeberry, mint and lime; I love to hear it speaking. Because her flesh knows heat, cold, affliction, I know fire, snow, and pain. Shared and once again shared experience.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Love Song of the Woman, 1950
The speaker loves his wife through sensory details, seeing each part as a gateway to shared experience and intimacy.
In simple terms: He loves her because each sense connects him to her world.
Key Takeaway
Appreciate the small, sensory moments in relationships.
Themes
love
intimacy
sensory
connection
Mood
tender
reflective
Type
poetic
romantic
When to use this quote
- marriage
- daily life
- celebration of partner
- mindful listening
Key Concepts
embodiment
presence
shared experience
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you notice your partner's senses?
- What small sensory moments deepen your bond?
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