The Thing You Think You Cannot Do Quotes

“If this formulation appears to be overly analytical and to ignore the mysterious process of “falling in love,” that is because in my experience the “chemistry” that causes us to choose one person over all other possibilities can be seen in retrospect as a combination of readiness, lust, and hope rather than an indefinable but powerful union of two souls. I would be more ready to believe in the latter if there was more evidence of its persistence over time.”
― Gordon Livingston, The Thing You Think You Cannot Do: Thirty Truths You Need to Know Now About Fear and Courage