Quote by Louisa May Alcott

I'm tired of praise; and love is very sweet, when it is simple and sincere like this.

I'm tired of praise; and love is very sweet, when it is simp

Summary

In this quote, the speaker expresses a weariness towards excessive praise, implying a desire for genuine and uncomplicated expressions of love. They highlight the sweetness of love when it is presented simply and sincerely. This suggests a preference for authentic affection devoid of pretense or adulation. The quote implies a yearning for raw and unadorned affection, emphasizing the beauty and purity found in love in its most genuine form.

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