To love someone deeply is to see them as they truly are, not... - bell hooks

"To love someone deeply is to see them as they truly are, not as we wish them to be."

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Scholar, Feminist Activist American 1952–2021

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"Loving is a practice"

"The moment we choose to love we begin to move against domination"

"Education is the practice of freedom"

"Teach so that teaching becomes an act of resistance against domination"

"I love my wife, but sometimes she drives me crazy."

"Love conquers all obstacles."

"Love is patient, love is kind."

"I'm not stupid, I'm just in love!"