Quote by George Eliot

For what is love itself, for the one we love best? - an enfolding of immeasurable cares which yet are better than any joys outside our love.

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Summary

This quote reflects on the nature of love and the depths of care that are inherent within it. It suggests that the experience of love involves taking on countless concerns and worries for the well-being of the person we love. Despite these burdens, the quote implies that the care we have for our beloved surpasses any other sources of happiness that exist outside of that love. It emphasizes how love can transcend individual pleasure and prioritize the profound sense of responsibility and affection that comes with it.

By George Eliot

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