Closeness Quote by Simone de Beauvoir

“To give space when what one most yearns for is closeness, that is both the great test and great tragedy of love.” quote by Simone de Beauvoir — Download Open image

“To give space when what one most yearns for is closeness, that is both the great test and great tragedy of love.”

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