Quote by Charles Peguy

Love is rarer than genius itself. And friendship is rarer than love.

Love is rarer than genius itself. And friendship is rarer th

Summary

This quote suggests that love is an extraordinary and uncommon emotion, even more scarce than genius. It highlights the idea that true, deep connections with others, such as friendship, are even harder to find than romantic love. It implies that love may be more widely pursued or sought after, but genuine friendship is a precious and rare bond that should be cherished.

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By Charles Peguy

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