'Bitterness imprisons life; love releases it. Bitterness paralyzes life; love empowers it. Bitterness sours life; love sweetens it. Bitterness sickens life; love heals it. Bitterness blinds life; love anoints its eyes.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Bitterness harms life in many ways while love heals and empowers it.
- In plain terms
- Holding onto anger hurts you but love helps you live better.
- What can you take from it?
- Choose love over bitterness to improve your life.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What bitterness are you holding onto?
- How does love change your daily experience?
Another view
Love does not always fix immediate problems or protect against harm.
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