Quote by Robert Southey

Not where I breathe, but where I love, I live; Not where I love, but where I am, I die.

Not where I breathe, but where I love, I live; Not where I l

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This quote suggests that true life is not determined by our physical existence, but by our capacity to love. It emphasizes the importance of living in a place where we can love and be loved in return, as that is where our true fulfillment resides. Conversely, it implies that merely being alive does not equate to a meaningful existence if one is devoid of love. Therefore, the quote highlights the intrinsic connection between love, life, and the feeling of being truly alive.

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