Quote by Hermann Hesse

Love does not entreat; or demand. Love must have the strength to become certain within itself. Then it ceases merely to be attracted and begins to attract.

Love does not entreat; or demand. Love must have the strengt

Summary

This quote suggests that love shouldn't be about begging or making demands from someone else. Instead, love should be built on internal strength and certainty. When love becomes independent and self-assured, it no longer solely seeks to be desired, but also has the power to draw others towards it. It implies that love is a force that emanates from within and exerts a magnetic pull on others, rather than relying on external validation or persuasion.

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