Love is not a mere impulse, it must contain truth, which is law.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- True love is not just a fleeting feeling but requires truth and consistency.
- In plain terms
- Love must have truth and rules not just feelings.
- What can you take from it?
- Build love on truth not just impulse.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What holds your love together?
- Is love a feeling or a choice?
Another view
Impulse often starts love even if truth sustains it.
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