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What a grand thing, to be loved! What a grander thing still, to love!
Victor Hugo
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Interpretation

What this quote means

Being loved is wonderful, but loving someone is even more profound.

Victor Hugo's quote highlights the dual joys of love: the happiness that comes from being loved by others and the even greater fulfillment that arises from the act of loving. It suggests that love is not only a gift we receive but also a powerful action we give, emphasizing the depth and richness love brings to human experience.

Themes

LoveBeing LovedFulfillmentRelationshipsEmotion

In practice

Example use cases

During a wedding speech to emphasize the beauty of love.

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