Quote by Leo Tolstoy

If you love a person without loving God, which is the goodness inside of him, then you plant the seeds for future disappointments and sufferings with this love.

If you love a person without loving God, which is the goodne

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of having a spiritual foundation in relationships. It suggests that if love is solely directed towards the person without acknowledging the goodness within them, which is attributed to a higher power (God), it can lead to disappointment and suffering in the future. In other words, the quote suggests that a love that is not grounded in a deeper understanding of the person's innate goodness may ultimately lead to shortcomings and challenges in the relationship.

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Love

By Leo Tolstoy

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