Quote by Michael Ondaatje

I believe this. When we meet those we fall in love with, there is an aspect of our spirit that is historian, a bit of a pedant who reminisces or remembers a meeting when the other has passed by innocentlybut all parts of the body must be ready for the other, all atoms must jump in one direction for desire to occur.

I believe this. When we meet those we fall in love with, the

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This quote emphasizes that love is not just an emotional connection but also a deep spiritual and physical experience. It suggests that when we encounter someone we fall in love with, there is a part of us that holds onto the memory of their presence, even when they did not realize its significance. It further implies that love requires a complete alignment of both our physical and spiritual selves, with every atom in our being drawn towards the object of desire.

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