For to love, loveless, is a bitter pill: But to be loved, unloving, bitterer still.

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of reciprocal love in relationships. It reminds us that it is difficult to love someone without receiving love in return, but it is even more painful to be loved by someone whom we cannot love back. It suggests that love becomes bitter and can cause sufferings when it is not balanced or reciprocated. It highlights the complexity and depth of emotions involved in relationships, illustrating the deep dissatisfaction that comes from unrequited love compared to the challenges of loving someone who does not reciprocate those feelings.

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