“Self love is the elixir of an immortal heart.”

“Love is the heart s immortal thirst to be completely known and all forgiven.”

“What is called family pride is often founded on the illusion of self-love. A man wishes to perpetuate and immortalize himself.”

“Love, hope, and self-esteem, like clouds departAnd come, for some uncertain moments lent.Man were immortal and omnipotent,Didst thou, unknown and awful as thou art,Keep with thy glorious train firm state within his heart.”

“Love is self-explanatory: the right person makes you feel well nigh immortal, vaccinating you with their affections. So long as you remain in their heart you are safe, or better than safe even, for a while at least. You are momentarily, in a state of grace.”

“What is more basic than the need to be known? It is the entirety of intimacy, the elixir of love, this knowing.”