Quote by Dietrich Bonhoeffer

Human love has little regard for the truth. It makes the truth relative, since nothing, not even the truth, must come between it and the beloved person.

Human love has little regard for the truth. It makes the tru

Summary

This quote suggests that when it comes to human love, the truth often takes a back seat. Love tends to prioritize the feelings and desires for the beloved individual, making truth subjective and adaptable. Even the objective truth might be disregarded in order to preserve the affectionate connection between two people. Essentially, this quote highlights how love's intensity and the desire to maintain and protect it can lead to a reinterpretation or selective perception of what is true.

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