Quote by George Santayana

Not to believe in love is a great sign of dullness. There are some people so indirect and lumbering that they think all real affection must rest on circumstantial evidence.

Not to believe in love is a great sign of dullness. There ar

Summary

This quote suggests that those who refuse to believe in love demonstrate a lack of understanding and perception. It suggests that there are individuals who are so oblivious and clumsy that they require concrete proof or external factors to acknowledge genuine affection. The quote implies that the true essence of love is much deeper, elusive, and cannot always be justified by tangible evidence. Therefore, not believing in love reflects a narrow-minded mentality and an inability to comprehend the subtleties and complexities of human emotions.

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By George Santayana

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