Give of thy love, nor wait to know the worth Of what thou lovest; and ask no returning. And wheresoe'er thy pathway leads on earth, There thou shalt find the lamp of love-light burning.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Give love freely without expecting return and you will find it everywhere. Selfless affection creates a lasting presence in your life.
- In plain terms
- Give love freely and you will find it returns.
- What can you take from it?
- Offer love without expecting anything in return.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you balance giving and protecting yourself?
- What happens when you stop expecting return?
Another view
Unconditional giving can lead to being taken advantage of.
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