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“To love is to be delighted by the happiness of someone, or to experience pleasure upon the happiness of another. I define this as true love.” quote by Gottfried Leibniz
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“To love is to be delighted by the happiness of someone, or to experience pleasure upon the happiness of another. I define this as true love.”

Gottfried Leibniz

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 is finding joy in another’s happiness and feeling pleasure from it.

In simple terms: Love means delight in others’ joy.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate empathy and celebrate others’ success.

Themes

philosophy ethics relationships

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

philosophical emotional

When to use this quote

  • friendship
  • romantic partnership
  • community building

Key Concepts

altruism emotional intelligence human flourishing

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you practice delight in others’ happiness?
  • Can love exist without personal pleasure?
A Different Perspective

Love can be self‑serving; not all joy is altruistic.

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