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LOVE is _x000D_ what gives joy _x000D_ to giving joy.
Rumi
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Interpretation

What this quote means

Love is the source of true happiness and fulfillment in the act of giving joy to others.

This quote by Rumi emphasizes the profound relationship between love and joy. It suggests that love enriches our lives not only through the joy we receive but more significantly through the joy we are able to give to others. In this way, love transforms the act of giving into a source of happiness, highlighting the reciprocal nature of joy in loving relationships.

Themes

LoveJoyGivingHappinessRelationships

In practice

Example use cases

This quote can be used during a wedding ceremony to emphasize the importance of love in relationships.

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