Quote by Edgar Saltus

It is better to have loved your wife than never to have loved at all.

It is better to have loved your wife than never to have love

Summary

This quote suggests that even though relationships may sometimes cause heartache or pain, it is still beneficial to experience the emotion of love. Despite the potential for hurt, the joys of loving and being loved outweigh the absence of such experiences. It implies that the rewards and fulfillment gained from true love are worth any hardships endured along the way and that the quality of life is enriched by having loved someone, even if the relationship ultimately comes to an end.

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Love

By Edgar Saltus

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