To gain that which is worth having, it may be necessary to lose everything else.

Bernadette Devlin McAliskey
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This is the most profound statement on the subject of love ever uttered by a man who has earned himself a reputation as one of the most brilliant figures of his time. It is worth noting that he meant the opposite, however. To gain that which is worth having, it may be necessary to lose everything else. Other than that, he is an amazing man.

Source: The Price Of My Soul

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