Quote by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Love gives itself; it is not bought.

Love gives itself; it is not bought.

Summary

This quote suggests that love is not something that can be obtained or acquired through material means. Instead, love is seen as a selfless act of giving and sharing, something that cannot be purchased or commodified. It implies that true love originates from the heart and is expressed through actions and gestures, rather than being a transactional or transactional-based exchange. In essence, love is portrayed as priceless and invaluable, independent of monetary value or material wealth.

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Love

By Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

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