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There is love like a small lamp, which goes out when the…

“There is love like a small lamp, which goes out when the oil is consumed; or like a stream which dries up when it doesn't rain. But there is a love that is like a mighty spring gushing up out of the earth; it keeps flowing forever, and is inexhaustible.” quote by Isaac of Nineveh
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“There is love like a small lamp, which goes out when the oil is consumed; or like a stream which dries up when it doesn't rain. But there is a love that is like a mighty spring gushing up out of the earth; it keeps flowing forever, and is inexhaustible.”

Isaac of Nineveh

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 be fleeting like a lamp or stream, but divine love is endless like a spring.

In simple terms: Divine love never runs out.

Key Takeaway

Seek and embody enduring love.

Themes

spirituality love perseverance

Mood

hopeful inspirational

Type

theological philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • spiritual practice
  • counseling
  • community building

Key Concepts

theology metaphor

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does endless love mean to you?
  • How can you cultivate lasting love?
A Different Perspective

Human love is limited; expecting endless love may cause disappointment.

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