Let us redeem our great words from base uses. Let that no longer call itself Love, which knows that it is not free!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- We must stop using words like Love freely when they are not actually free or genuine.
- In plain terms
- Stop calling things Love if they are not free.
- What can you take from it?
- Words should match their true meaning.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a word valid?
- Can love exist without freedom?
Another view
Language evolves and strict definitions may limit expression.
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