Quote by C.S. Lewis

Love may, indeed, love the beloved when her beauty is lost: but not because it is lost. Love may forgive all infirmities and love still in spite of them: but Love cannot cease to will their removal. Love is more sensitive than hatred itself to every blemish in the beloved Of all powers he forgives most, but he condones least: he is pleased with little, but demands all.

Love may, indeed, love the beloved when her beauty is lost:

Summary

This quote highlights the enduring nature of true love. It suggests that even when the physical beauty of the beloved fades, love continues to exist, not because of the beauty being lost, but in spite of it. Love is portrayed as forgiving and accepting of all flaws and weaknesses in the beloved, yet it is also depicted as being keenly aware of them. Love is shown to be willing to forgive and pleased with small gestures, but it still desires the complete removal of these flaws. In essence, the quote suggests that love is both profound and demanding in its nature.

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