Love is an attempt at penetrating another being, but it can ... - Octavio Paz

"Love is an attempt at penetrating another being, but it can only partially succeed because we are all prisoners of our own consciousness."

Octavio Paz Love

Poet Essayist Mexican 1914–1998

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

"Love conquers all obstacles."

"Love is patient, love is kind."

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