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Love... Force it and it disappears. You cannot will love, nor even control it. You can only guide its expression.
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"Love... Force it and it disappears. You cannot will love, nor even control it. You can only guide its expression. It comes or it goes according to those qualities in life that invite it or deny its presence"

- David Seabury

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This quote talks to the power of love and how it is something that can not be forced or controlled. Love is something that comes and goes according to the qualities of life that either invite it or reject its existence. It is something that should be nurtured and assisted in order to be revealed. Love is an effective feeling that can not be willed or controlled, however rather need to be permitted to flow naturally. It is something that needs to be appreciated and valued in order to be experienced. Love is something that needs to be welcomed and valued in order to be totally appreciated. It is something that should be nurtured and assisted in order to be expressed in its fullest kind. Love is something that can not be required or controlled, but rather should be permitted to flow naturally.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by David Seabury between 1885 and April 1, 1960. He was a famous Psychologist from USA. The author also have 13 other quotes.

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