Love is not enough. It must be the foundation, the cornerstone - but not the complete structure. It is much too pliable, too yielding.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Love is a necessary base for a life or relationship but cannot support it alone.
- In plain terms
- Love is important but you need other things to build a stable life.
- What can you take from it?
- Relationships need structure beyond just love.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What holds a relationship together?
- Is love enough for a home?
Another view
Some relationships thrive on love alone without rigid structures.
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