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“We are all these things [...]. Pride, desire, compassion, cleverness, belligerence, fruitfulness, loyalty...and guilt. But above it all stands love. And if we desire to be more than human, that is the star by which we must set our sights.” quote by Jacqueline Carey
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“We are all these things [...]. Pride, desire, compassion, cleverness, belligerence, fruitfulness, loyalty...and guilt. But above it all stands love. And if we desire to be more than human, that is the star by which we must set our sights.”

Jacqueline Carey

About This Quote

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

Love is the ultimate guiding principle above all other emotions and ambitions.

In simple terms: Love tops all other feelings.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize love as your guiding star.

Themes

love ambition humanity

Mood

hopeful inspirational

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • romantic relationships
  • career goals
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

philosophy ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “more than human” mean to you?
  • How can love guide ambitious pursuits?
A Different Perspective

Love may conflict with practical decisions.

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