Romantic lovers require from each other at least the...

Quote by Maggie Gallagher about eyes, love, reason

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Romantic lovers require from each other at least the facade of reason: We desire to be what romantic love makes us appear in the other's eyes. We want to imagine we are deserving of the love we inspire.

Maggie Gallagher
Quote by Maggie Gallagher about eyes, love, reason.
Maggie Gallagher

Maggie Gallagher 1960, american Writer

Life period: 1960
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