Quote by Ayn Rand

Love is an expression and assertion of self-esteem, a response to one's own values in the person of another. One gains a profoundly personal, selfish joy from the mere existence of the person one loves. It is one's own personal, selfish happiness that one seeks, earns, and derives from love.

Love is an expression and assertion of self-esteem, a respon

Summary

This quote emphasizes that love is not selfless but rather rooted in self-esteem and personal happiness. It suggests that when we love someone, it is a reflection of our own values and desires found within that person. Love becomes a source of selfish joy, where our happiness is sought and gained through the existence of the loved one. By highlighting the personal satisfaction we derive from love, the quote challenges the notion that love is solely about sacrificing for others and instead emphasizes the importance of finding personal fulfillment within relationships.

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By Ayn Rand

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