Quote by Cyril Connolly

We love but once, for once only are we perfectly equipped for loving.

We love but once, for once only are we perfectly equipped fo

Summary

This quote suggests that our capacity for experiencing true and perfect love only happens once in our lifetime. It implies that there is a unique and fleeting opportunity for us to be truly and wholly equipped to love deeply. It implies that while we may experience various forms of love throughout our lives, there is only one instance that enables us to truly offer our purest and most complete love. This quote asks us to cherish and seize that opportunity when it arises, as it may never return.

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Love

By Cyril Connolly

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