Love Quote by George Henry Lewes

“We are not judicious in love; we do not select those whom we ought to love, but those whom we cannot help loving.” quote by George Henry Lewes — Download Open image

““We are not judicious in love; we do not select those whom we ought to love, but those whom we cannot help loving.””

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