Quote by James A. Baldwin

Love does not begin and end the way we seem to think it does. Love is a battle, love is a war love is a growing up.

Love does not begin and end the way we seem to think it does

Summary

This quote challenges our conventional perception of love as a simple, linear process. It suggests that love is not just the excitement of new beginnings or the resignation of bitter endings, but rather an ongoing struggle and growth experience. Love requires effort, perseverance, and sometimes facing challenges head-on, like one would in a battle or a war. Love is an integral part of our personal development, teaching us important lessons and prompting us to mature as individuals.

By James A. Baldwin

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