Feelings come to us, passively; love comes from us…
“Feelings come to us, passively; love comes from us, actively, by our free choice.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Feelings happen to us without effort; love requires active, free choice.
In simple terms: Love is a conscious act, feelings are passive.
Choose love actively.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- relationships
- personal growth
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you differentiate between feeling and choosing love?
- What choices nurture love?
Love can be limited by circumstances.