Quote by Johann Gottfried Von Herder

Those that embrace the entire universe with love, for the most part love nothing, but their narrow selves.

Those that embrace the entire universe with love, for the mo

Summary

This quote suggests that when individuals profess to love everything in the universe, they often end up loving only themselves. It implies that those who claim to have boundless love for everything may actually have a limited perspective, focusing solely on their own wants and needs. It implies that genuine love should extend beyond a narrow self-centered focus, encompassing empathy and care for others as well.

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By Johann Gottfried Von Herder

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