Quote by Edmund White

The notion that I might have been able to court friends, win attention, conjure it, would have spoiled it for me. Unbidden love was what I wanted.

The notion that I might have been able to court friends, win

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This quote expresses the individual's desire for love that is spontaneous and genuine. They value the idea of love that comes naturally, without any deliberate efforts or attempts to win someone over. The quote suggests that the person finds greater satisfaction in receiving love unexpectedly and without manipulation, rather than actively seeking it out or trying to impress others for attention and friendship.

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