My advice: Don't waste so much time worrying about your skin or your weight. Develop what you do, what you put your hands on in the world.
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Service is the only thing that's important about love. Everybody is worried about 'losing yourself' - all this narcissism. Duty. We can't stand that idea now either... But duty might be a suit of armor you put on to fight for your love.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True love is characterized by selfless service rather than self-absorption.
In this quote, Meryl Streep emphasizes the essence of love as rooted in service and duty, suggesting that many people today may be overly focused on their own needs or fears of losing themselves in a relationship. She proposes that embracing duty in love can serve as a protective mechanism, enabling individuals to engage fully and bravely in their relationships while overcoming personal insecurities.
Themes
LoveServiceDutySelflessnessNarcissism
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used during a wedding ceremony to emphasize the importance of commitment and service in a marriage.
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