Sheri S. TepperNo sentimentality, no romance, no false hope, no self-petting lies, merely that which is!
About This Quote
Romantic movies and novels often over-emphasize the importance of love. They make it seem like love is this grand and wonderful thing that everyone wants and needs. Reality is that love is not that big of a deal: everyone needs oxygen, food, water, shelter, and friendship. Love, for better or worse, cannot fill all of those needs.
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