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.
Summary
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.