Love doesn’t just sit there, like a stone; it has to be made, like bread, remade all the time, made new.
Meaning of the quote
Love is not something that just exists on its own without any effort. Like making bread, love requires constant work and attention. You have to keep creating it and renewing it every day to keep it alive and strong. It's not a fixed thing, but something that needs to be constantly cared for and nurtured.
About Ursula K. Le Guin
Ursula K. Le Guin was an acclaimed American author known for her groundbreaking works of speculative fiction, including the Earthsea fantasy series. With a career spanning nearly 60 years, she won numerous prestigious awards and had a profound influence on the genre and beyond.
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