There are many kinds of love, as many kinds of light, And every kind of love makes a glory in the night. There is love that stirs the heart, and love that gives it rest, But the love that leads life upward is the noblest and the best.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Love takes many forms like light, but the most valuable kind is the one that improves and elevates your life.
- In plain terms
- Some loves are better because they make life better.
- What can you take from it?
- Seek relationships that help you grow.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Which kind of love lifts you up?
- How does love affect your life?
Another view
It judges love primarily by its utility or outcome.
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