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True love comes quietly, without banners or flashing lights. If you hear bells, get your ears checked
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"True love comes quietly, without banners or flashing lights. If you hear bells, get your ears checked"

- Erich Segal

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This quote by Erich Segal talks to the concept that real love is not showy or showy. It is not something that is revealed with banners or flashing lights. Instead, it is something that comes silently and without excitement. The quote likewise indicates that if you think you are experiencing real love as well as you listen to bells, it is most likely not real love, however rather something else. It recommends that if you hear bells, you must obtain your ears examined, as it is likely not real love. This quote speaks to the suggestion that true love is not something that is easily identified or recognized. It is something that comes silently and with no outward indications. It is something that is felt deeply as well as is not conveniently discussed. Real love is something that is experienced as well as not something that is quickly determined.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Erich Segal between June 16, 1937 and January 17, 2010. He/she was a famous Novelist from USA. The author also have 2 other quotes.

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