Quote by Iris Murdoch

No love is entirely without worth, even when the frivolous calls to the frivolous and the base to the base.

No love is entirely without worth, even when the frivolous c

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This quote suggests that even in the most superficial or shallow forms of love, there is still some value to be found. It implies that even when love is directed towards something trivial or unworthy, it still retains a certain significance or meaning. Despite love being associated with worthy and noble things, the quote suggests that even the most base or lighthearted forms of affection have their own worth and should not be completely discounted.

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