Quote by George Byron

Lovers may be and indeed generally are enemies, but they never can be friends, because there must always be a spice of jealousy and a something of Self in all their speculations.

Lovers may be and indeed generally are enemies, but they nev

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This quote suggests that while lovers may experience intense emotions and passion, they are inherently bound to be enemies rather than friends. The presence of jealousy and self-interest prevents them from developing a genuine friendship. The quote implies that love inherently involves a degree of competition and ego, which hinders the possibility of a purely platonic, equal relationship between two partners.

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