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I deserve all the love you can spare me. And I want a lot more than I deserve
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"I deserve all the love you can spare me. And I want a lot more than I deserve"

- Dashiell Hammett

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In this quote, Dashiell Hammett is revealing a sense of yearning and desire for love. He thinks that he deserves all the love that somebody wants to give him, however at the very same time, he acknowledges that he wants a lot more than he is worthy of. This could recommend a sensation of unworthiness or low self-confidence, as he thinks he is not worthwhile of the amount of love he desires. It might likewise show a deep yearning for love and affection, as he desires more than what he thinks he should have. In general, this quote conveys a complex mix of emotions surrounding the principle of love and self-worth.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Dashiell Hammett between May 27, 1894 and January 10, 1961. He was a famous Author from USA. The author also have 18 other quotes.

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