Quote by Robert A. Heinlein

Love is that condition in which the happiness of another person is essential to your own.


Love is that condition in which the happiness of another per

Summary

This quote encapsulates the essence of love by highlighting its selfless nature. It suggests that love is not solely concerned with our own happiness, but rather with the happiness of another person. True love is found when we place the well-being and joy of our loved ones above our own. It implies that love is not a selfish pursuit but a genuine and deep connection where our happiness is interconnected with the happiness of the person we love. Such a condition reflects the beauty and selflessness of love.

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Love
By Robert A. Heinlein
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