Quote by Sylvia AshtonWarner

Being always overavid, I demand from those I love a love equal to mine, which, being balanced people, they cannot supply.

Being always overavid, I demand from those I love a love equ

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker has an excessive desire for love and expects the same intensity from the people they love. However, the speaker realizes that their loved ones are balanced individuals who may not have the ability to meet their extravagant demands for love. This may lead to disappointment and frustration for the speaker as they struggle to find the same level of passion and devotion in their relationships.

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By Sylvia AshtonWarner

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