Love has had a lot of press-agenting from the oldest times; but there are higher, nobler things than love.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A statement suggesting love gets too much attention and that other values hold more importance.
- In plain terms
- Love is talked about a lot but other things matter more.
- What can you take from it?
- Look beyond romance for higher purpose.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What truly makes life noble?
- Why do we overvalue love?
Another view
It downplays the significance of human connection.
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