Who said "To love is to choose vulnerability with open eyes."?

This quote is attributed to William Astor.

To love is to choose vulnerability with open eyes. - William Astor

"To love is to choose vulnerability with open eyes."

William Astor Love

Merchant & Real Estate American 1763–1848

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