Love always creates, it never destroys. In this lie's man's only promise.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Love creates rather than destroys, representing humanity's promise.
- In plain terms
- Love builds instead of breaking things.
- What can you take from it?
- Choose love to create, not destroy.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you create with love?
- When have you chosen creation over destruction?
Another view
Love does not always prevent conflict or harm.
More from Leo Buscaglia
Like any other living, growing thing, love requires effort to keep it healthy.
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