All thoughts, all passions, all delights, Whatever stirs this mortal frame, All are but ministers of Love, And feed his sacred flame.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- All human thoughts and passions are described as serving and feeding the sacred flame of Love.
- In plain terms
- Everything we feel serves the power of Love.
- What can you take from it?
- Love is the central force driving all human experience.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What serves your deepest value?
- How do you see love working?
Another view
It can be hard to see how suffering serves love.
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