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What does it mean?
Charles warns that overusing the word love diminishes its value and meaning.
In plain terms
Save the word love for when you really mean it so it stays special.
What can you take from it?
Use powerful words sparingly to maintain their value.

Where it applies

  • relationships
  • communication
  • personal values

Putting it to work

  • reserve deep words for deep feelings
  • speak less and mean more

Questions to consider

  • How often do you use the word love?
  • Does using a word too much make it lose meaning?

Another view

Some people find joy in frequent expression of affection.

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