Quote by Mortimer Adler

Love consists in giving without getting in return in giving what is not owed, what is not due the other. That's why true love is never based, as associations for utility or pleasure are, on a fair exchange.

Love consists in giving without getting in return in giving

Summary

This quote emphasizes the selfless nature of true love. It suggests that love is not about expecting something in return or maintaining a balanced equation. True love goes beyond a transactional mindset, where people give only when they are owed or expect something in return. Instead, love is rooted in giving freely and unconditionally, without any expectation of reciprocation. Unlike relationships based on utility or pleasure, true love thrives on pure and generous acts of giving.

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By Mortimer Adler

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