A purpose of human life, no matter who is controlling it, is to love whoever is around to be loved.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Suggests that loving those around us is a core purpose of life.
- In plain terms
- Life aims to love people nearby.
- What can you take from it?
- Love those around you as a main life goal.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who is around you to love?
- Is loving everyone possible?
Another view
Some people may not have anyone to love around them.
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