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Saint Augustine Quotes: I was not yet in love, yet I loved to love...I sought what I might love, in love with loving.
         

I was not yet in love, yet I loved to love...I sought what I might love, in love with loving.


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This page presents the quote "I was not yet in love, yet I loved to love...I sought what I might love, in love with loving.". Author of this quote is Saint Augustine. This quote is about life, affection, loving life, might, love,.