A dogmatic belief in objective value is necessary to the very idea of a rule which is not tyranny or an obedience which is not slavery.
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When you are behaving as if you loved someone, you will presently come to love them.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Acting with love can lead to genuine feelings of love over time.
This quote by C. S. Lewis suggests that love can be cultivated through our actions and behavior towards others. By consciously choosing to treat someone with affection and care, even if we do not initially feel love for them, we can foster genuine feelings of love and connection that may grow over time.
Themes
LoveBehaviorFeelingsAffectionConnections
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a wedding speech to emphasize the importance of commitment in love.
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