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“It is not enough to long for a person as a good for oneself, one must also, and above all, long for that person's good.” quote by Pope John Paul II
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“It is not enough to long for a person as a good for oneself, one must also, and above all, long for that person's good.”

Pope John Paul II

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 seeks the other's well-being, not just personal benefit; love must be selfless.

In simple terms: Love seeks the other's good.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate selfless love for others.

Themes

love selflessness relationships

Mood

inspirational reflective

Type

theological philosophical

When to use this quote

  • marriage
  • friendship
  • community service
  • parenting

Key Concepts

ethics spirituality

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does loving someone for their good look like in your life?
  • How can you practice selfless love daily?
A Different Perspective

Selfless love can be challenging when personal needs conflict.

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