Who said "Love is not possession; it is the gift of freedom."?

This quote is attributed to William Astor.

Love is not possession; it is the gift of freedom. - William Astor

"Love is not possession; it is the gift of freedom."

William Astor Love

Merchant & Real Estate American 1763–1848

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