"Love is but the discovery of ourselves in others, and the delight in the recognition."

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Source: Alexander Smith (1863). “Dreamthorp: A Book of Essays Written in the Country”, p.174

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Alexander Smith

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Alexander Smith was a Scottish poet and essayist known for his exploration of individuality and freedom in his literary works.

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