Quote by Soren Kierkegaard

Love does not alter the beloved, it alters itself.

Love does not alter the beloved, it alters itself.

Summary

This quote suggests that love is a transformative force, but not in the way we might traditionally think. It implies that love does not change or manipulate the person we love, but instead changes our own perspectives, attitudes, and behaviors. Love causes us to grow and evolve as individuals, as we willingly adjust and shift our own perceptions and actions to accommodate and support the object of our affection. It ultimately showcases the selfless nature of love, highlighting how it brings about personal changes in the one who loves rather than imposing changes on the beloved.

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By Soren Kierkegaard

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