Quote by Fyodor Dostoyevsky

To love someone means to see them as God intended them.

To love someone means to see them as God intended them.

Summary

This quote suggests that love involves recognizing individuals for who they truly are, according to their true divine nature. It implies that true love goes beyond superficial attributes and focuses on understanding a person's essence, potential, and inherent qualities. To love someone in this context means to appreciate and embrace their unique qualities, while seeing the divine spark within them. It encourages looking beyond surface-level characteristics and perceiving others as God intended them to be, emphasizing the deeper connection and understanding that love can cultivate.

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Love

By Fyodor Dostoyevsky

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