Quote by Abraham Cowley

A mighty pain to love it is, And 't is a pain that pain to miss; But of all pains, the greatest pain It is to love, but love in vain.

A mighty pain to love it is, And 't is a pain that pain to m

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This quote highlights the intense emotional experience of love. It suggests that the pain of loving someone is significant, and even more painful is the feeling of missing out on that love. However, the greatest agony of all is loving someone deeply, but not having one's feelings reciprocated. It conveys the idea that one of life's greatest challenges and sorrows is the unrequited love, where love is felt but not returned.

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