"What a Lover sees in the Beloved is the projected shadow of his own potential beauty in the eyes of God."

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Source : Coventry Patmore (2016). “The Rod, the Root and the Flower”, p.16, Lulu.com

Coventry Patmore

#Eye Quotes #Shadow Quotes #Lovers Quotes

“If only one party in the relationship is working to create love, to create the space of emotional connection, the dominator model remains in place and the relationship just becomes a site for continuous power struggle.”
“Anyone can write one book: even politicians do it. Starting a second book reveals an intention to be a professional writer.”
“I never feel to force my doctrine upon any person; I rejoice to see prejudice give way to truth, and the traditions of men dispersed by the pure principles of the gospel of Jesus Christ.”
“I feel like I can't fully understand what's happening now until I really understand what's happened before. But you do get sort of bogged down a little bit when you're trying to study so many years' worth of music. It can be a little bit overwhelming.”
“I want to share some insight into why someone would want to be a SEAL. A lot of us faced obstacles growing up. I didn't have any type of real nurturing as a kid. I hope people will relate to my story and go, 'Hey, if this guy can do it, so can I.”
“Wrestling is only gay when you make eye contact.”
“The quality of an education system can never exceed the quality of its teachers.”

Source : "'Give us a little more respect,' demand stressed-out teachers" by Daniel Boffey, www.theguardian.com. May 12, 2012.
“Taxes are how we pool our money for public health and safety, infrastructure, research, and services-from the development of vaccines and the Internet to public schools and universities, transportation, courts, police, parks, and safe drinking water.”

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