Quote by M Scott Peck

Love is not a feeling. Love is an action, an activity. . .Genuine love implies commitment and the exercise of wisdom. . . . love as the will to extend oneself for the purpose of nurturing one's own or another's spiritual growth.....true love is an act of will that often transcends ephemeral feelings of love or cathexis, it is correct to say, 'Love is as love does'.

Love is not a feeling. Love is an action, an activity. . .Ge

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This quote suggests that love is not merely a feeling but rather an active expression. It asserts that true love involves commitment, wisdom, and a willingness to extend oneself for the purpose of nurturing spiritual growth. It emphasizes that love requires action and goes beyond temporary feelings or infatuations. Ultimately, the quote communicates the idea that genuine love is manifested through intentional acts performed for the well-being of oneself or others.

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