Quotation by

Samuel Butler

It is better to have loved and lost than never to have lost at all.

Valentine's Day

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

Samuel Butler is saying that experiencing love, even if it ends in loss, is more valuable than never experiencing love at all. The pain of losing love is worth the joy and growth that comes from having loved someone deeply.

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