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:

  1. Exactly!

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

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

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  3. So true. Love the kitty pic. :)

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  4. Babs- So sad - nobody's perfect.

    Davina- Thanks!

    Hilary- They express it perfectly.

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

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

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