Publilius Syrus come to me: Amor animi arbitrio sumitur…
““Publilius Syrus come to me: Amor animi arbitrio sumitur, non ponitur; we choose to love; we do not choose to cease loving.””
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 a choice of the mind, not a forced cessation; we decide to love, not to stop loving.
In simple terms: Love is a mental decision, not forced.
Key Takeaway
Choose love, sustain it.
Themes
love
choice
willpower
Mood
thoughtful
hopeful
Type
philosophical
romantic
When to use this quote
- relationships
- self‑development
- creative writing
Key Concepts
voluntary affection
philosophy of love
Questions to Reflect On
- What does choosing love mean to you?
- Can love be both chosen and inevitable?
A Different Perspective
Love can be painful if forced.