Quote by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

It is difficult to know at what moment love begins; it is less difficult to know that it has begun.

It is difficult to know at what moment love begins; it is le

Summary

This quote reflects on the mysterious nature of love and the difficulty in pinpointing its exact beginning. It suggests that recognizing that love has started is easier than determining the exact moment or circumstances in which it began. Love can slowly grow and develop, making it challenging to identify the precise point when feelings of love emerged. However, the quote implies that once love is experienced, it becomes evident and unmistakable.

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By Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

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