...love is essentially a much simpler phenomenon--it becomes complicated, corrupted or obstructed by an unequal balance of power.

A fair and generous woman is (at best) respected, but seldom loved.

He has let her in not because he genuinely loved her, but only because she played so well into his preconceived fantasies.

...love is essentially a much simpler phenomenon--it becomes complicated, corrupted or obstructed by an unequal balance of power.

Power, however it has evolved, whatever its origins, will not be given up without a struggle.

All men are selfish, brutal and inconsiderate--and I wish I could find one.

The personal is political.