Quote by Thomas Merton

The beginning of love is to let those we love be perfectly themselves, and not to twist them to fit our own image. Otherwise we love only the reflection of ourselves we find in them.

The beginning of love is to let those we love be perfectly t

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This quote emphasizes the essence of true love: accepting and appreciating others for who they truly are, without trying to mold them into our desired version. It highlights the importance of embracing individuality and avoiding the temptation to project our own expectations onto those we love. By not distorting them to fulfill our own ideals, we genuinely love and value them, rather than just loving the aspects that mirror ourselves.

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