If you surrender completely to the moments as they pass, you live more richly those moments.
Anne Morrow LindberghRead
Love is a force.... It is not a result; it is a cause. It is not a product; it produces.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Love is a powerful force that drives actions and creates outcomes, rather than being a mere result of actions.
Anne Morrow Lindbergh emphasizes that love is not just a consequence of our actions or choices, but rather the driving force that fuels our motivations and desires. It is active and generative, suggesting that love inspires us to create, nurture, and influence the world around us, illustrating its profound impact on our lives and relationships.
Themes
LoveForceCauseProduceRelationships
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used during a wedding speech to highlight the transformative power of love.
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Don't wish me happiness - I don't expect to be happy it's gotten beyond that, somehow. Wish me courage and strength and a sense of humor - I will need them all.
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