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> continued from page 18 think of how many wars could have been stopped , how many lives could have been saved , and how much suffering could have been avoided if people had listened to the voice of love . But far too often , they turn a deaf ear .
Of all the emotions , only loves has the power to conquer solitude , the most terrible disease of the human soul . In such cases , love is a magnificent cure because it unites people . It pulls them out of their isolation , and draws them together . It gives meaning to their life . When you love , you care and share . Through love , you discover the joy of giving . You understand why giving is more beautiful than receiving .
There is no one definition of love . It means different things to different people . You must choose the one that best reflects your personal definition of love .
For me , love is the “ gift of oneself .” I am not referring just to the physical act of making love . Instead I am including the emotional , intellectual
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