Love quote by John Ciardi

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Love is the word used to label the sexual excitement of the young, the habituation of the middle-aged, and the mutual de
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"Love is the word used to label the sexual excitement of the young, the habituation of the middle-aged, and the mutual dependence of the old"

- John Ciardi

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England Flag This quote is written / told by John Ciardi between June 24, 1916 and March 30, 1986. He/she was a famous Dramatist from England, the quote is categorized under the topic Love. The author also have 20 other quotes.

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