Bases Quote by Thomas M. Disch
“Here was a flower (the daisy reflected) strangely like itself and yet utterly unlike itself too. Such a paradox has often been the basis for the most impassioned love.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Flower Paradox, 1975
A flower appears both familiar and alien, mirroring love’s contradictory nature.
In simple terms: Love can feel both familiar and strange.
Embrace paradox in relationships.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- art critique
- personal reflection
- creative writing
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile familiarity with difference?
- What does paradox reveal about desire?
Love’s contradictions can cause confusion.