In love, we seek to possess the other's freedom while mainta... - Sartre, Jean-Paul

This quote is attributed to Sartre, Jean-Paul.

"In love, we seek to possess the other's freedom while maintaining our own; this is the impossible dream of love."

Sartre, Jean-Paul Love

Philosopher-Writer French 1905–1980

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