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“The Greeks were smarter than us, and they had different words for different kinds of love. There's storge, which is family love. That's not us. There's eros, which is sexual love. There's philia, which is brotherly love. And then there's the highest form. Agape.” He pronounced it “aga-pay.” “That's transcendental love, like when you place the other person above yourself.”

Quote by Bill Konigsberg

Book:Openly Straight

Work

Openly Straight

This book delves into the complexities of self-discovery and acceptance, following the journey of a character navigating their sexual identity in a world that often expects them to conform to societal norms. more

Author

Bill Konigsberg

Bill Konigsberg is an American author born in 1970. His works primarily target young adult readers and are known for their profound emotional storytelling and social commentary. more

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