The more you love, the more you can love - and the more intensely you love. Nor is there any limit on how many you can love. If a person had time enough, he could love all of that majority who are decent and just.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Heinlein suggests that love is unlimited and grows stronger with use.
- In plain terms
- You can love more people and love more intensely as you go.
- What can you take from it?
- Love grows when you share it with others.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is love truly infinite?
- What limits your capacity to care?
Another view
Emotional capacity is limited by time and personal energy.
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