Quote by Leo Tolstoy
He stepped down, trying not to look long at her, as if she were the sun, yet he saw her, like the sun, even without looking.
Summary
This quote conveys a sense of intense admiration and longing, comparing the subject to the sun. The speaker attempts to detach themselves, suggesting they are aware of the subject's overwhelming effect on them. Despite their efforts, they cannot help but see and be affected by her radiant presence, much like the inevitable impact the sun has on the world. The quote explores the contradictory nature of unrequited love and the struggle to resist the undeniable allure of the person in question.
Topics
Romantic
By Leo Tolstoy
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