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Quote by Maggie Gallagher
Romantic lovers require from each other at least the facade of rea

Romantic lovers require from each other at least the facade of reason: We desire to be what romantic love makes us appear in the others eyes. We want to imagine we are deserving of the love we inspire. – Maggie Gallagher

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Mothers are the people who love us for no good reason. And those of us who are mothers know its the most exquisite love of all. – Maggie Gallagher

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