Quotemeal: Feb. 12th, 2026

Thursday, February 12, 2026

"Love is not affectionate feeling, but a steady wish for the loved person's ultimate good as far as it can be obtained."
— C. S. Lewis

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Illustration of C. S. Lewis — "Love is not affectionate feeling, but a steady wish for the loved person's ultimate good as far as it can be obtained."

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