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Love grows. Lust wastes by Enjoyment, and the Reason is, that one springs from an Union of Souls, and the other from an
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"Love grows. Lust wastes by Enjoyment, and the Reason is, that one springs from an Union of Souls, and the other from an Union of Sense"

- William Penn

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This quote by William Penn talks to the distinction between love and lust. Love is something that grows with time, while lust is something that is fleeting and dissipates with pleasure. The factor for this is that love is based upon a connection between 2 souls, while desire is based on a physical connection in between two people. Love is something that is constructed gradually, and is based on shared regard, understanding, and trust. Desire, on the other hand, is based upon physical tourist attraction and is typically short-lived. Love is something that can last a life time, while lust is something that is often fleeting and can rapidly disappear. Love is something that is developed on a strong structure, while desire is something that is based on physical satisfaction.

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William Penn This quote is written / told by William Penn between October 14, 1644 and July 30, 1718. He was a famous Leader from England. The author also have 41 other quotes.

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