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The fact is that love is of two kinds, one which commands, and one which obeys. The two are quite distinct, and the passion to which the one gives ris...more

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Love is the poetry of the senses.

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Small natures require despotism to exercise their sinews, as great souls thirst for equality to give play to their heart.

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Though the human heart may have to pause for rest when climbing the heights of affection it rarely stops on the slippery slope of hatred.

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Was she acting entirely consciously? No: women are always sincere, even in the midst of their most shocking duplicities, because it is always some nat...more