Quote by Orson Scott Card

This is what love is, he thought. Doing what you don't want to do, because she needs it so much. And it isn't that bad. And it isn't that hard.

This is what love is, he thought. Doing what you don't want

Summary

This quote captures the essence of love as selflessness and sacrifice. It suggests that love means doing things that we may not necessarily want or enjoy doing, but willingly doing them for the sake of another person's well-being or happiness. In this context, the speaker realizes that what may initially seem like a burden or difficulty becomes more bearable and even rewarding when done out of love for someone else. Ultimately, this quote suggests that love encompasses putting someone else's needs and desires above our own, making the experience less unpleasant and strenuous than it may appear.

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Love

By Orson Scott Card

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