To love for the sake of being loved is human, but to love for the sake of loving is angelic.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Loving just to be loved is normal; loving just to give love is divine.
- In plain terms
- Giving love without expecting anything back is better.
- What can you take from it?
- Love freely without expecting a return.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do you love?
- Is expecting love selfish?
Another view
Expecting nothing in return can sometimes lead to imbalance in relationships.
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