Love is horribly stable, and each of us is only allotted a…
““Love is horribly stable, and each of us is only allotted a certain portion of it, a ration. It is capable of appearing in an infinity of forms and attaching itself to an infinity of people. But it is limited in quantity, can be used up, become shopworn and faded before it reaches its true object. For its destination lies somewhere in the deepest regions of the psyche where it will come to recognize itself as self-love, the ground upon which we build the sort of health of the psyche. I do not mean egoism or narcissism.””
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 finite, can become worn, and ultimately turns into self‑love, not egoism.
In simple terms: Love is limited and becomes self‑love.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate healthy self‑love.
Themes
love
self‑love
limits
psychology
Mood
reflective
philosophical
Type
Egoism:0
Love:1
Self love:1
Egoism Narcissism:0
Mean Egoism:0
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- therapy
- self‑development
Key Concepts
relationships
self‑care
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- How to distinguish self‑love from egoism?
- What limits love?
A Different Perspective
Self‑love is not narcissism.