Quote by Merle Shan

Loving can cost a lot but not loving always costs more, and those who fear to love often find that want of love is an emptiness that robs the joy from life.

Loving can cost a lot but not loving always costs more, and

Summary

This quote emphasizes the idea that while love may come with its own set of challenges and sacrifices, the alternative of not loving at all carries a greater emotional price. Those who choose to shield themselves from love may ultimately discover that the absence of love creates a profound sense of emptiness and deprives life of its true happiness. It suggests that the fear of experiencing pain or loss should not prevent individuals from embracing love as an essential and enriching aspect of life.

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