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What’s more precious when one is young — that loose sensation of complete possibility, or the soundness of maturing under an affectionate wing?

The authors link this to the so-called Tocqueville paradox, which suggests that social progress can, paradoxically, lead to greater frustration.

I think a lot about the fluctuations of belief—the inevitable up and downs of maintaining engagement with something over long periods of time. Most people seem to think that love is unchanging versus merely enduring, that if you’re really passionate about something you wake up excited to do it every day. I don’t believe that’s true. In fact, it... See more

I really believe that the only way to find relief from anxiety, to find self-esteem, self-respect, self-love—everything we’re searching for and is so prized in modern culture—is trying to live a more virtuous life.

e·qua·nim·i·ty

/ˌekwəˈnimədē,ˌēkwəˈnimədē/

noun

mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation.

I think all romance is an enduring curiosity for another person.