“For my entire life I longed for love. I knew it was not right for me — as a girl and later as a woman — to want or expect it, but I did, and this unjustified desire has been at the root of every problem I have experienced in my life.” WantHas BeensProblemDesireGirlRootsUnjustified Book:Snow Flower and the Secret Fan Source: Snow Flower and the Secret Fan
“I've come to believe that part of lovesickness comes from this conflict between control and desire. In love we have no control. Our hearts and minds are tormented, teased, enticed and delighted by the overwhelming strength of emotions that make us try to forget the real world.” WorldTryingMindBelieveHeartRealDesireForgetEmotionConflictReal WorldOverwhelmingHeart And MindDelightedLovesickness Book:Peony in Love Source: Peony in Love
“Dreaming, dreaming, dreaming -- weren't our dreams what gave us strength, hope, and desire?” DreamDesireOur Dreams Author:Lisa See
