Quote by Toni Morrison

Along with the idea of romantic love, she was introduced to another--physical beauty. Probably the most destructive ideas in the history of human thought. Both originated in envy, thrived in insecurity, and ended in disillusion.

Along with the idea of romantic love, she was introduced to

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This quote suggests that the concepts of romantic love and physical beauty have been detrimental to human thinking throughout history. It argues that these notions originated from envy and insecurity, leading to disappointment and a loss of illusions. The quote serves as a critique of society's preoccupation with superficial ideals, implying that these ideas can be destructive and ultimately unsatisfying.

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