the love between a father and a daughter

i came across this quote in the novel 'chowringhee' by sankar (translated by arunava sinha) about the love of a father for his daughter. it is stirringly true and something i will not ever forget. the novel itself is a work of art and is a must-read!

some great man has said that of all the loves in the world, the one of a father for his daughter is almost divine. i remember the exact words: 'He beholds her with and without regard to sex.' Behind our love for our wives lies lust, behind our love for our sons lies ambition, but our love for our daughters is free of all selfish motives.

this book is full of little gems like this. i have another one that i have stored for future use.

 the first symptom of love in a young man is timidity; in a girl it is boldness. the two sexes have a tendency to approach and each assumes the quality of the other.

chowringhee can be purchased here.