As the love of him who is love transcends ours as the…
““As the love of him who is love transcends ours as the heavens are higher than the earth, so must he desire in his child infinitely more than the most jealous love of the best mother can desire in hers. He would have him rid of all discontent, all fear, all grudging, all bitterness in word or thought, all gauging and measuring of his own with a different rod from that he would apply to another's. He will have no curling of the lip; no indifference in him to the man whose service in any form he uses; no desire to excel another, no contentment at gaining by his loss. He will not have him receive the smallest service without gratitude; would not hear from him a tone to jar the heart of another, a word to make it ache, be the ache ever so transient.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
True love seeks the child's infinite good, free of selfish desire, jealousy, or resentment.
In simple terms: Love should be selfless and boundless.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate unconditional love.
Themes
love
selflessness
spiritual growth
Mood
inspirational
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- parenting
- spiritual mentorship
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
altruism
inner peace
parental love
Questions to Reflect On
- Can love be truly selfless?
- How do we balance love and self‑respect?
A Different Perspective
Ideal love may be unrealistic without personal boundaries.