Who said “Love is a canvas furnished by Nature and embroidered by imagination.”?

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“Love is a canvas furnished by Nature and embroidered by imagination.”
— Voltaire
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“Love is a canvas furnished by Nature and embroidered by imagination.” [Quotation attributed to Voltaire]. (n.d.). Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/27582-love-is-a-canvas-furnished-by-nature-and/

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“Love is a canvas furnished by Nature and embroidered by imagination.” Attributed to Voltaire. Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/27582-love-is-a-canvas-furnished-by-nature-and/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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“Love is a canvas furnished by Nature and embroidered by imagination.” Attributed to Voltaire. Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/27582-love-is-a-canvas-furnished-by-nature-and/.

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