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“I suppose the most radical part of my teaching at present is that love is not a feeling. Everybody suffers from love, or the fear of it, or the lack of it. Why? Why is love so universally and inevitably heart-breaking, whether it be through the end of a love affair, the death of a loved one or being locked in with the habitual casualness or grim indifference of a partner? The answer is because we've been taught and conditioned by the world to believe that love is a feeling.”

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Barry Long
Barry Long

Barry Long, born on August 1, 1926, was an influential American writer whose works spanned various genres, including novels, poetry, and prose. Known for his profound philosophical insights and unique literary style, Long's works have left a lasting impact on both the literary and philosophical worlds. more

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