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Oh, Lord, nourish me not with love, but with the desire…

“Oh, Lord, nourish me not with love, but with the desire for love.” quote by Ibn Arabi
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“Oh, Lord, nourish me not with love, but with the desire for love.”

Ibn Arabi

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 arises from yearning for love, not from love itself.

In simple terms: Desire for love is more important than love itself.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate longing for love.

Themes

spirituality desire philosophy

Mood

contemplative introspective

Type

philosophical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • personal meditation
  • prayer
  • seeking meaning

Key Concepts

Sufi mysticism inner yearning

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does longing teach you about yourself?
  • How can desire be balanced with action?
A Different Perspective

Desire alone may not lead to fulfillment without action.

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