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Could it be that to truly love a thing is not to desire it, but to desire happiness for it?


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This page presents the quote "Could it be that to truly love a thing is not to desire it, but to desire happiness for it?". Author of this quote is Richard Paul Evans. This quote is about love, affection, desire, happiness,.