Quote by Iris Murdoch

We can only learn to love by loving.

We can only learn to love by loving.

Summary

This quote emphasizes that personal experience is essential in learning how to love. We cannot acquire the skill of loving by only observing or theorizing about it. It implies that love is an active and participatory process that requires engagement, vulnerability, and practice. In order to truly understand and cultivate love, one must engage in acts of love and embrace the emotions and experiences that come with it. Through this hands-on approach, individuals can grow and develop their capacity to love others.

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