Quote by Robert A. Heinlein

Love is that condition in which the happiness of another person is essential to your own... Jealousy is a disease, love is a healthy condition. The immature mind often mistakes one for the other, or assumes that the greater the love, the greater the jealousy.

Love is that condition in which the happiness of another per

Summary

This quote highlights the stark contrast between love and jealousy. It suggests that love is a selfless state where the happiness of someone else is as important as our own. In contrast, jealousy is seen as a negative and unhealthy affliction. The quote also points out that immaturity can often blur the lines between these two emotions, leading to a misconception that intense love must be accompanied by jealousy. Ultimately, it implies that true love values and nourishes the happiness of others, rather than feeding on possessiveness or envy.

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Happiness

By Robert A. Heinlein

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