Since the beginning of time, love has been the source of…
“Since the beginning of time, love has been the source of both the highest bliss and the heaviest burdens. At the heart of misery from the days of Adam until today, you will find the love of wrong things. And at the heart of joy, you will find the love of good things."And the greatest of all good things is God.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Love can bring both profound joy and deep suffering; love of wrong things causes misery, love of good things leads to joy, with God as the ultimate good.
In simple terms: Love has dual nature; good love leads to joy, bad love to sorrow.
Seek love that aligns with higher good.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- relationships
- spiritual practice
- moral choices
- personal growth
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What loves do you hold that cause suffering?
- How can you align love with higher purpose?
Focusing solely on love without discernment can cause harm.