Quote by Edward Gibbon

I understand by this passion the union of desire, friendship, and tenderness, which is inflamed by a single female, which prefers her to the rest of her sex, and which seeks her possession as the supreme or the sole happiness of our being.

I understand by this passion the union of desire, friendship

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This quote describes the concept of passion as a profound connection that encompasses desire, friendship, and tenderness, all centered around a specific woman. Passion is characterized by a heightened devotion to this woman, surpassing all others of her gender. It represents the yearning and pursuit for her, seeing her as the ultimate source of happiness and fulfillment in one's life.

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