Quote by James Buchan

To make a love story, you need a couple of young people, but to reflect on the nature of love, you're better off with old ones. That is a fact of life and literature - and of the novel ever since it fell in love with love in the 18th century.

To make a love story, you need a couple of young people, but

Summary

This quote suggests that while young people are often the protagonists of love stories, it is the older individuals who are better equipped to understand and reflect upon the essence of love. The quote emphasizes that age and experience bring wisdom and depth to an understanding of love, making them more suitable for contemplating the complexities of this emotion. Furthermore, it highlights how this tendency has been observed both in real life and in literature since the 18th century, where novels began delving into the exploration of love in a more profound manner.

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