Quote by Rainer Maria Rilke

This is the miracle that happens every time to those who really love; the more they give, the more they possess.

This is the miracle that happens every time to those who rea

Summary

This quote suggests that love operates as a kind of miracle. It argues that when individuals truly love, their capacity for love expands rather than diminishes. The act of genuinely giving love to others does not deplete one's capacity to love, but instead increases it. The quote highlights the abundant nature of love, implying that the more one shares and gives love, the more love they will find within themselves. Overall, it emphasizes the transformative power of love and its ability to both enrich and multiply within the hearts of those who sincerely embrace it.

By Rainer Maria Rilke

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