Quote by W. Somerset Maugham

The love that lasts longest is the love that is never returned.

The love that lasts longest is the love that is never return

Summary

This quote suggests that the love that persists the longest is often the one that is unrequited or not reciprocated by the other person involved. It implies that when love remains unreturned, it can endure and endure, perhaps due to the notion of longing, desire, or hope. This idea may convey a sense of romance in unattainability or the belief that unrequited love holds a certain fascination and longevity compared to love that is readily reciprocated.

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By W. Somerset Maugham

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