Quote by Oliver Wendell Holmes

Love prefers twilight to daylight.

Love prefers twilight to daylight.

Summary

This quote conveys the notion that love thrives in the quiet and intimate moments rather than in the bustling and brightly lit ones. It suggests that love finds solace and passion in the calmness and subtlety of twilight, where emotions can be expressed more sincerely and intimately. It implies that love is not always grandiose or loud but flourishes in the gentle and subdued moments where true connections can be made.

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