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When I wrote my book I wanted to love someone. I wanted to be in love. Now I know that I shall never be in love - and I
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"When I wrote my book I wanted to love someone. I wanted to be in love. Now I know that I shall never be in love - and I no longer wish to be"

- Mary MacLane

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This quote by Mary MacLane speaks to the concept of unrequited love. When she wrote her book, she was intending to discover somebody to love and to be in love with. However, as time passed, she recognized that she would never ever discover that sort of love. This awareness was a difficult one for her, as it indicated that she had to accept that she would never ever experience the sort of love she had been expecting. This quote speaks with the idea that sometimes, we have to accept that specific things are out of our control, and that we can't always get what we desire. It likewise speaks with the idea that often, we need to release our expectations and accept what life has to use us.

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Canada Flag This quote is written / told by Mary MacLane. He/she was a famous Writer from Canada. The author also have 28 other quotes.

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