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Love Quote by Priya Basil

“What's the fun in standing in the outskirts of love and feeling superior? There's no shame in having got it wrong. Whereas its a shame when you don't even give yourself the chance of getting it right. Better to have loved and lost...” quote by Priya Basil
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““What's the fun in standing in the outskirts of love and feeling superior? There's no shame in having got it wrong. Whereas its a shame when you don't even give yourself the chance of getting it right. Better to have loved and lost...””

Priya Basil

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Feeling superior while distant from love is empty; it's better to risk love and possibly lose than to never try.

In simple terms: Love is worth trying, even if it ends in loss.

Key Takeaway

Embrace love despite fear of failure.

Themes

love vulnerability growth

Mood

hopeful melancholic

Type

inspirational reflective

When to use this quote

  • dating
  • friendships
  • artistic pursuits
  • personal development

Key Concepts

self‑acceptance risk‑taking emotional honesty

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “better to have loved and lost” mean to you?
  • How can you balance love and self‑care?
A Different Perspective

The quote may romanticize pain without addressing healthy boundaries.

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