To be in love is to surpass one's self.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Being in love means moving beyond self‑interest.
- In plain terms
- Love pushes you to think beyond yourself.
- What can you take from it?
- Let love motivate self‑less actions.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does love change your priorities?
- Can love be self‑serving?
Another view
Love can also be selfish or possessive.
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