Quote by H. L. Mencken

A man always remembers his first love with special tenderness, but after that he begins to bunch them.

A man always remembers his first love with special tendernes

Summary

This quote suggests that a man holds his first love in a unique and sentimental place in his heart. The initial experience of falling in love for the first time often leaves a deep impression, causing subsequent loves to be compared and grouped together. As one goes through different relationships, the intensity and emotional significance of each love may diminish, making the first love a treasured and cherished memory.

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By H. L. Mencken

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