Quote by Gilbert K. Chesterton

The way to love anything is to realize that it may be lost.

The way to love anything is to realize that it may be lost.

Summary

This quote suggests that true love and appreciation for something or someone can only be achieved when we recognize the possibility of losing it. By acknowledging the impermanence of things, we are motivated to cherish and value them more deeply. The quote encourages us to approach love with an understanding that it is fragile and can be easily taken away, inspiring us to be more mindful and grateful for the things and people we hold dear in our lives.

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Love

By Gilbert K. Chesterton

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