Love gives naught but itself and takes naught but from itself. Love possesses not nor would it be possessed; For love is sufficient unto love.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Love is self-sufficient and does not seek to possess or be possessed.
- In plain terms
- Love gives itself freely without possession.
- What can you take from it?
- Love without possession.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you love?
- Do you seek possession?
Another view
This idealized view may not fit all human relationships.
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