Quote by Plato

if a man can be properly said to love something, it must be clear that he feels affection for it as a whole, and does not love part of it to the exclusion of the rest.

if a man can be properly said to love something, it must be

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This quote suggests that true love for something requires an unconditional and all-encompassing affection. It emphasizes the importance of loving something wholly rather than only certain aspects of it. The quote implies that love should not be selective or excluding, but rather a comprehensive appreciation for the entirety of a thing or person. It highlights the idea that genuine love should embrace all aspects and components, without favoritism or exclusivity.

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