He who would love much has also much to suffer.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Deep love inherently involves significant suffering because attachment brings vulnerability.
- In plain terms
- Loving a lot means you will suffer a lot.
- What can you take from it?
- Love demands the capacity to endure pain.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why does love involve suffering?
- Is suffering proof of love?
Another view
Some forms of love may not require suffering to be meaningful.
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