Quote by Milan Kundera
Perhaps all the questions we ask of love, to measure, test, probe, and save it, have the additional effect of cutting it short. Perhaps the reason we are unable to love is that we yearn to be loved, that is, we demand something (love) from our partner instead of delivering ourselves up to him demand-free and asking for nothing but his company.
Summary
This quote suggests that the act of constantly questioning, analyzing, and seeking proof of love might actually prevent the full experience and expression of love. It proposes that our inability to truly love may stem from a desire to be loved in return, which leads us to place demands on our partners rather than offering ourselves freely. The quote implies that love can flourish if we let go of expectations and simply desire the company and presence of our loved ones without any ulterior motives or conditions.