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“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.” quote by Thomas M. Disch
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“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.”

Thomas M. Disch

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.

Key Takeaway

Embrace paradox in relationships.

Themes

love paradox identity beauty

Mood

thoughtful poetic

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • art critique
  • personal reflection
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

existentialism romanticism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you reconcile familiarity with difference?
  • What does paradox reveal about desire?
A Different Perspective

Love’s contradictions can cause confusion.

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