It is not how much we do, but how much love we put in the doing. It is not how much we give, but how much love we put in the giving.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The value of an action lies in the love and intention behind it rather than its size or quantity.
- In plain terms
- Love matters more than how much you do or give.
- What can you take from it?
- Infuse your actions with care rather than focusing on output.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What did you do today with love?
- How can you add more care to your routine?
Another view
Quantity can matter in crisis situations where immediate volume is needed.
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It is a poverty to decide that a child must die so that you may live as you wish.
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