It will be sent that, although the writer's love is verily a jealous love, it is a jealousy for and not of his creatures. He will tolerate no interference either with them or between them and himself.

Dorothy L. Sayers
About This Quote

This quote is about true love. It's not jealous or controlling like many people think. The writer is saying that true love is actually a type of love that allows the other person to grow and develop on their own. He realizes that this way of loving allows the other person to be free and independent while ensuring that he remains the only person the other person will ever love.

Source: The Mind Of The Maker

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