'Love is the power to see similarity in the dissimilar.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Love lets us recognize commonality among things that seem different.
- In plain terms
- Love sees similarity in the dissimilar.
- What can you take from it?
- Use love to bridge gaps between people.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does love change our view of others?
- When can seeing similarity be harmful?
Another view
It may overlook genuine differences that need respect.
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