The Purest Definition of Love
3 Quarks Daily • 1/26/2026
Summary
Maria Popova discusses the complexities of love, highlighting how individuals often confuse it with admiration, desire, and other emotions, which can lead to suffering and misdirection in relationships. She emphasizes the challenge of discerning true love amidst these confusions, as noted in her work at The Marginalian.
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