Quote by Natalie Clifford Barney

When you're in love you never really know whether your elation comes from the qualities of the one you love, or if it attributes them to her whether the light which surrounds her like a halo comes from you, from her, or from the meeting of your sparks.

When you're in love you never really know whether your elati

Summary

This quote reflects on the uncertainty of love and how it affects our perception of the loved one. It suggests that when we are in love, it becomes difficult to distinguish between the qualities we genuinely admire in the person and the ones we may project onto them. It also highlights the notion that the intense joy and positive aura associated with being in love may stem from a combination of our own emotions, the qualities of the loved one, and the shared connection between them.

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By Natalie Clifford Barney

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