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Above all, I am motivated by the most mysterious drive we ever experience -that of love - I don't think there's any influence on my life that compares with love.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Love is the strongest motivation in life, surpassing all other influences.
In this quote, R. Buckminster Fuller asserts that love is the most profound and mysterious force that drives human behavior. He emphasizes that no other experience or influence can compare to the power of love in shaping our lives, suggesting that love is a fundamental motivator behind our actions and decisions.
Themes
LoveMotivationLifeInfluenceMystery
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech about the importance of love in personal relationships.
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