But it all boils down to one quotable phrase If you love something, give it away.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Love is best expressed by letting go rather than holding on.
- In plain terms
- Give love away instead of keeping it.
- What can you take from it?
- True love involves letting go.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What love can you give away?
- Is letting go an act of love?
Another view
Sometimes holding on is necessary for safety.
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