Quote by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

This is the true measure of love: When we believe that we alone can love, that no one could ever have loved so before us, and that no one will ever love in the same way after us

This is the true measure of love: When we believe that we al

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This quote suggests that true love is characterized by a belief that our love is unique and unparalleled. It implies that we perceive our love to be so profound and original that no one could have loved in the same way before us, nor will anyone be capable of experiencing love in the same manner after us. This notion highlights the intensity and exclusivity we associate with true love, emphasizing its exceptional nature and our personal connection to it.

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By Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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