It is only life and love that give love and life. [Pg. 40.]
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Love and life are mutually generative; one must exist to create the other.
- In plain terms
- You need love and life to give love and life to others.
- What can you take from it?
- Living fully and loving deeply creates more of both.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you give love freely?
- How does living fully impact your ability to love?
Another view
The statement is circular and offers little actionable advice.
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