So long as we love we serve; so long as we are loved by others, I would almost say that we are indispensable; and no man is useless while he has a friend.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Love creates a bond of service and connection that makes individuals feel essential to one another.
- In plain terms
- Loving and being loved makes you feel needed and not useless.
- What can you take from it?
- Human connection gives life purpose and value.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who makes you feel indispensable?
- Do you feel useful when you are loved?
Another view
The idea of being indispensable may create pressure on relationships.
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