Love (understood as the desire of good for another) is in fact so unnatural a phenomenon that it can scarcely repeat itself, the soul being unable to become virgin again and not having energy enough to cast itself out again into the ocean of another's soul.
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This quote is just one of 15 total James Joyce quotes in our collection. James Joyce is known for saying 'Love (understood as the desire of good for another) is in fact so unnatural a phenomenon that it can scarcely repeat itself, the soul being unable to become virgin again and not having energy enough to cast itself out again into the ocean of another's soul.' as well as some of the following quotes.
Better pass boldly into that other world, in the full glory of some passion, than fade and wither dismally with age.
Writing in English is the most ingenious torture ever devised for sins committed in previous lives. The English reading public explains the reason why.
This quote is just one of 15 total James Joyce quotes in our collection. James Joyce is known for saying 'Love (understood as the desire of good for another) is in fact so unnatural a phenomenon that it can scarcely repeat itself, the soul being unable to become virgin again and not having energy enough to cast itself out again into the ocean of another's soul.' as well as some of the following quotes.