Quote by William Makepeace Thackeray

It is best to love wisely, no doubt: but to love foolishly is better than not to be able to love at all.

It is best to love wisely, no doubt: but to love foolishly i

Summary

This quote suggests that while it is important to love with wisdom and discernment, it is even better to love someone foolishly or impulsively than to be incapable of loving at all. It implies that the experience of loving someone, regardless of the outcomes or mistakes made, is preferable to a life devoid of love and emotional connection. The quote highlights the significance and value of love in one's life, even if it is not always rational or calculated.

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Infatuation

By William Makepeace Thackeray

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