Monday, July 30, 2012

Quote of the Week


You don't love someone because they're perfect, you love them in spite of the fact that they're not.
- Jodi Picoult

If being perfect were a prerequisite for being loved, we would all be out of luck.  As it is, we find someone with whom we can share our imperfections.

6 comments:

Babs-beetle said...

Exactly!

I have a sister who expects perfect in a partner. She has lived alone for the last thirty years because of it.

Davina Haisell said...

This quotes speaks so strongly of compassion. I love it, Linda.

Hilary said...

So true. Love the kitty pic. :)

Linda said...

Babs- So sad - nobody's perfect.

Davina- Thanks!

Hilary- They express it perfectly.

Sara said...

I think I like your take on the quote better than the quote. You are absolutely right:~)

Linda said...

Sara- Thanks! There is certainly no such thing as perfection in humans.

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