“Ah, but what if you are not loved back?” he continues. “’Tis true, it is a risk we take in choosing to embrace the love that our country is known for, but my friend, not being loved back, when you are truly giving your love and not just the specter of it—that is not your failing. Have you ever known a man who loved too much? Have you ever accused another of giving too much? Of caring too much, or of wishing too much good upon another? No? I daresay I have not either. I’ve known men who cared too little. I’ve known men to be self-serving. Arrogant. Neglectful. But I’ve never known a man who
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