Their love was a bright flower, youthful and radiantly beautiful.
Madeleine L'EngleRead
To love someone else enough to forget about yourself even for one moment is to be free.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True love involves selflessness and a release from ego.
This quote by Jeanette Winter speaks to the transformative power of love, suggesting that genuine affection for someone else can lead to a sense of freedom. When we are able to put aside our own needs and desires, even if just for a fleeting moment, we experience a liberation from our self-centeredness, allowing us to connect deeply with another person.
Themes
LoveSelflessnessFreedomConnectionRelationships
In practice
Example use cases
During a wedding ceremony to emphasize the power of love.
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