How can I give love when I don't know what it is I'm giving?
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About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Lennon questions his ability to give love if he does not understand what love truly is.
- In plain terms
- He wonders how he can share something he does not fully understand.
- What can you take from it?
- Understanding yourself is key to giving to others.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can you give what you do not understand?
- What does love mean to you?
Another view
It assumes full understanding is required before giving love.
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