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Gabriel Garcia Marquez

She discovered with great delight that one does not love one's children just because they are one's children but because of the friendship formed while raising them.

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The author is saying that the bond between a parent and child grows stronger through the shared experiences and connection built during upbringing, not simply because of biological ties. This means love develops from the relationship and mutual understanding created over time, rather than being automatic or unconditional from birth.

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