What I want from my lovers is real, unadulterated love, and from my genuine workers I expect real work done.
Interpretation
The quote emphasizes the importance of authenticity in both love and work relationships.
Meher Baba's quote highlights the values of sincerity and commitment in personal and professional relationships. He expresses a desire for genuine love from his partners, free from pretenses, and expects the same level of authenticity in the contributions of his workers. This reflects a broader principle that true connections, be they emotional or occupational, thrive on honesty and integrity.
In practice
In a speech about teamwork, I might say this quote to emphasize the need for genuine efforts.
The experiences are so innumerable and varied, that the journey appears to be interminable and the Destination is ever out of sight. But the wonder of it is, when at last you reach your Destination you find that you had never travelled at all! It was a journey from here to Here.
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I love your daughter fondly, dearly, disinterestedly, devotedly. If ever there were love in the world, I love her.
As I gaze upon the sea! All the old romantic legends, all my dreams, come back to me.
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