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Love means to love that which is unlovable or it is no virtue at all
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"Love means to love that which is unlovable; or it is no virtue at all"

- Gilbert K. Chesterton

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This quote by Gilbert K. Chesterton speaks with the power of love and its ability to go beyond even the most difficult of circumstances. It suggests that true love is not practically loving those who are simple to enjoy, however likewise those who are difficult to love. It implies that love is a virtue that needs us to look beyond the surface and to accept people for who they are, even if they are unlovable. It is a tip that love is not just a sensation, however an action that requires us to be brave and to put in the effort to comprehend and accept those who are various from us. It is a call to action to like those who are difficult to like, and to recognize that love is an effective force that can bring us closer together.

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Gilbert K. Chesterton This quote is written / told by Gilbert K. Chesterton between May 29, 1874 and June 14, 1936. He was a famous Writer from England. The author also have 111 other quotes.

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