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The way I see it, it's got nothing to do with all of that…

“The way I see it, it's got nothing to do with all of that. It has to do with love...A person don't got a soul until that person is loved. If a mother loves her baby-- wants her baby--it's got a soul from the moment she knows it's there. The moment you're loved, that's when you got your soul. --Diego” quote by Neal Shusterman
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““The way I see it, it's got nothing to do with all of that. It has to do with love...A person don't got a soul until that person is loved. If a mother loves her baby-- wants her baby--it's got a soul from the moment she knows it's there. The moment you're loved, that's when you got your soul. --Diego””

Neal Shusterman

About This Quote

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

Love creates a soul; being loved grants a soul, emphasizing relational identity.

In simple terms: Being loved gives you a soul.

Key Takeaway

Seek love to find self.

Themes

love identity relationships

Mood

introspective thoughtful

Type

philosophical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • parenting
  • romantic relationships
  • self‑discovery

Key Concepts

soul creation psychology maternal bond

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does love shape your sense of self?
  • Can one have a soul without being loved?
A Different Perspective

Assumes love is universally accessible.

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