I would not have thee believe in what I say nor trust in what I do — for my words are naught but thy own thoughts in sound and my deeds thy own hopes in action.
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Love possesses not nor would it be possessed; For love is sufficient unto love. And think not you can direct the course of love, if it finds you worthy, directs your course. Love has no other desire but to fulfill itself.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Love is self-sufficient and cannot be controlled; it guides those who are worthy.
This quote by Khalil Gibran emphasizes the intrinsic, self-sufficient nature of love, asserting that true love cannot be possessed or controlled by anyone. It highlights that love has its own path and desires only to manifest and fulfill itself, suggesting that those who are deemed worthy will find love directing their lives in meaningful ways.
Themes
LoveSelf-SufficientControlWorthyDesire
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could inspire a wedding speech celebrating the power of love.
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