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Love... Force it and it disappears. You cannot will love, nor even control it. You can only guide its expression. It comes or it goes according to those qualities in life that invite it or deny its presence.
David Seabury
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"Love... Force it and it disappears. You cannot will love, nor even control it. You can only guide its expression. It comes or it goes according to those qualities in life that invite it or deny its presence."
— David Seabury

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Love... Force it and it disappears. You cannot will love, nor even control it. You can only guide its expression. It comes or it goes according to those qualities in life that invite it or deny its presence. — David Seabury

About David Seabury

David Seabury was a Psychologist from Canada (1749–present).

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Who said "Love... Force it and it disappears. You cannot will love, nor even control it.…"?
This quote is attributed to David Seabury, a Psychologist from Canada.
When did David Seabury live?
David Seabury lived from 1749 – present.