She had tried to love him.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A simple statement of past effort towards affection.
- In plain terms
- She attempted to love him before.
- What can you take from it?
- Love requires effort.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When did you last try to love?
- Is effort enough in love?
Another view
Effort alone does not guarantee mutual love.
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