Quote by Quentin Crisp

Love is the extra effort we make in our dealings with those whom we do not like and once you understand that, you understand all. This idea that love overtakes you is nonsense. This is but a polite manifestation of sex. To love another you have to undertake some fragment of their destiny.

Love is the extra effort we make in our dealings with those

Summary

This quote suggests that love goes beyond mere romantic or emotional connections. It implies that true love requires putting in extra effort when dealing with people we may not naturally get along with. Love is not something that simply happens to us, like a powerful force overtaking us, but rather a deliberate choice to engage with someone's life and understanding their journey. It challenges the notion that love is solely synonymous with sex, asserting that real love involves taking on a part of another person's destiny, showing care and empathy towards them in a deep and meaningful way.

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By Quentin Crisp

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