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“The most important thing is love," said Leigh-Cheri. "I know that now. There's no point in saving the world if it means losing the moon." Leigh-Cheri sent that message to Bernard through his attorney. The message continued, "I'm not quite 20, but, thanks to you, I've learned something that many…” quote by Tom Robbins
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““The most important thing is love," said Leigh-Cheri. "I know that now. There's no point in saving the world if it means losing the moon." Leigh-Cheri sent that message to Bernard through his attorney. The message continued, "I'm not quite 20, but, thanks to you, I've learned something that many women these days never learn: Prince Charming really is a toad. And the Beautiful Princess has halitosis. The bottom line is that (a) people are never perfect, but love can be, (b) that is the one and only way that the mediocre and the vile can be transformed, and (c) doing that makes it that. Loving makes love. Loving makes itself. We waste time looking for the perfect lover instead of creating the perfect love. Wouldn't that be the way to make love stay?" The next day, Bernard's attorney delivered to her this reply: Love is the ultimate outlaw. It just won't adhere to any rules. The most any of us can do is to sign on as its accomplice. Instead of vowing to honor and obey, maybe we should swear to aid and abet. That would mean that security is out of the question. The words "make" and "stay" become inappropriate. My love for you has no strings attached. I love you for free. Leigh-Cheri went out in the blackberries and wept. "I'll follow him to the ends of the earth," she sobbed. Yes, darling. But the earth doesn't have any ends. Columbus fixed that.””

Tom Robbins

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Love of the Moon, 1995

Love is imperfect yet transformative; seeking perfection wastes time, while creating love is powerful.

In simple terms: Love is imperfect but can be created.

Key Takeaway

Create love, not perfect lovers.

Themes

love imperfection transformation relationships

Mood

melancholic hopeful

Type

philosophical romantic

When to use this quote

  • courtship
  • personal growth
  • relationship counseling
  • creative collaboration

Key Concepts

Romantic idealism selfless giving paradox of love

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you nurture love without seeking perfection?
  • What does it mean to love freely?
A Different Perspective

Love cannot be fully controlled or guaranteed; expectations may cause disappointment.

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