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I must learn to love. And when love is first there, it…

“I must learn to love. And when love is first there, it will soon find an object - a child, a man or a woman. When you're full of love, you'll find a way to release it. Love grows. And when it has grown large and powerful, it will free itself gently from its object and flow out over the world and…” quote by Ebba Haslund
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““I must learn to love. And when love is first there, it will soon find an object - a child, a man or a woman. When you're full of love, you'll find a way to release it. Love grows. And when it has grown large and powerful, it will free itself gently from its object and flow out over the world and the people in it - like sunshine, like warmth, like light . . .””

Ebba Haslund

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Love expands outward, beginning with self‑love, then moving to others, eventually becoming a universal, self‑less force like sunlight.

In simple terms: Love grows from self to world, becoming self‑less.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate love that transcends attachment.

Themes

love spirituality growth

Mood

warm uplifting

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • parenting
  • community service

Key Concepts

philosophy psychology humanism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does self‑less love look like in your life?
  • How can you release love without losing it?
A Different Perspective

Love can become possessive if not balanced.

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