Doesn't love show it's face when it satisfies the need of the loved one, for the loved one's sake alone?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Love is defined by meeting the needs of the loved one selflessly.
- In plain terms
- Love shows itself when it helps the other person for their sake.
- What can you take from it?
- True love meets needs without expecting something in return.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you show love?
- Is love selfless?
Another view
Meeting needs can sometimes enable dependency rather than love.
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