Quote by Voltaire

Love is a canvas furnished by nature and embroidered by imagination.

Love is a canvas furnished by nature and embroidered by imag

Summary

This quote highlights the idea that love is inherently natural but can also be enhanced and elevated through our imagination. Love is often seen as a profound and complex emotion that originates from our instinctual and biological nature. However, it is our creative imagination that adds depth, meaning, and beauty to love, turning it into something truly extraordinary. Similar to how an artist uses a canvas as a starting point and then decorates it with intricate embroidery, our imagination embellishes love and transforms it into something exquisite and unique.

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Imagination Nature Love

By Voltaire

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