Quote by Eleanor Roosevelt

It takes courage to love, but pain through love is the purifying fire which those who love generously know. We all know people who are so much afraid of pain that they shut themselves up like clams in a shell and, giving out nothing, receive nothing and therefore shrink until life is a mere living death.

It takes courage to love, but pain through love is the purif

Summary

This quote suggests that love requires courage and bravery, as it inevitably involves the risk of experiencing pain. However, the pain endured through love has a transformative effect, purifying the hearts of those who love deeply. It also highlights the detrimental impact of fear and avoidance of pain, as people who withhold their love ultimately deprive themselves of receiving love and gradually diminish their zest for life. Thus, the quote encourages embracing love wholeheartedly despite the possibility of pain, as this is essential for a fulfilling and vibrant existence.

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By Eleanor Roosevelt

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