"Woman was regarded as less perfect than man, as Eve’s weakness for the blandishments of the serpent amply proved. Perfection is a masculine desideratum, while woman inclines by nature to completeness. And it is a fact that, even today, a man can stand a relative state of perfection much better and for a longer period than a woman, while as a rule it does not agree with women and may even be dangerous for them. If a woman strives for perfection she forgets the complementary role of completeness, which, though imperfect by itself, forms the necessary counterpart to perfection. For, just as completeness is always imperfect, so perfection is always incomplete, and therefore represents a final state which is hopelessly sterile." reminded me of Abu Musa reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said: كَمَلَ مِنْ الرِّجَالِ كَثِيرٌ وَلَمْ يَكْمُلْ مِنْ النِّسَاءِ إِلَّا آسِيَةُ امْرَأَةُ فِرْعَوْنَ وَمَرْيَمُ بِنْتُ عِمْرَانَ There were many men who achieved perfection and none were perfect among women except Asiyah, the wife of Pharaoh, and Mary, the daughter of ‘Imran. Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 3230, Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi

A friend recommended Hazelwood to me, which book of hers should I read first? Which one is the best?

i heard that this comic turns you into an academic weapon so am really thrilled to be picking it up

Romance books are so heavy with plot cliches but I was wondering if there are any cliche plot moves that you actually enjoy and look forward to in good romance books?