I read once that the ancient Egyptians had fifty words for sand & the Eskimos had a hundred words for snow. I wish I had a thousand words for love, but all that comes to mind is the way you move against me while you sleep & there are no words for that.Brian Andreas
About This Quote
This quote is attributed to Edna St. Vincent Millay. It captures a moment in time perfectly. No doubt there are a thousand different ways one could interpret the words, but the love shared between a couple is never explained in words, only feelings.
Source: Story People: Selected Stories & Drawings Of Brian Andreas
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