There's no such thing as effortless beauty--you should know that.There's no effort which is not beautiful--lifting a heavy stone or loving you.Loving you is like lifting a heavy stone. It would be easier not to do it and I'm not quite sure why I am doing it. It takes all my strength and all my determination, and I said I wouldn't love someone again like this. Is there any sense in loving someone you can only wake up to by chance?

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  • Beauty — Appreciating aesthetics, grace, and the sublime
  • Love — Quotes exploring romantic love, compassion, and human connection
  • Work — The value of effort, discipline, and meaningful labour

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