When the sage points at the moon, all that the idiot sees is the finger.
Anthony De MelloRead
What is a loving heart? A loving heart is sensitive to the whole of life, to all persons; a loving heart doesn't harden itself to any persons or things.
Interpretation
What this quote means
A loving heart is open and sensitive to all aspects of life and does not shut itself off from others.
In this quote, Anthony De Mello emphasizes the importance of maintaining a loving and open-hearted attitude towards every person and every aspect of life. He suggests that such a heart remains compassionate and does not develop a hardness or insensitivity that can alienate it from the world and the people around it. This perspective encourages us to embrace our emotions and foster connections, reflecting a true love for life and humanity.
Themes
LovingHeartSensitivityLifeCompassion
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about kindness and empathy, one could use this quote to highlight the importance of being open-hearted.
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