Love consists not in feeling great things but in having…
“Love consists not in feeling great things but in having great detachment and in suffering for the Beloved. The soul that is attached to anything, however much good there may be in it, will not arrive at the liberty of Divine union. For whether it be a strong wire rope or a slender and delicate thread that holds the bird, it matters not, if it really holds it fast; for until the cord be broken, the bird cannot fly.”
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 requires detachment; clinging to anything prevents divine union.
In simple terms: Detachment frees the soul for divine love.
Key Takeaway
Practice letting go to experience spiritual freedom.
Themes
spirituality
love
detachment
Mood
contemplative
reverent
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- prayer
- meditation
- relationship counseling
Key Concepts
mysticism
theology
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What attachments hold you back?
- How can you balance love and freedom?
A Different Perspective
Detachment can be misinterpreted as emotional coldness.