If they love one another to the exclusion of everything…
““If they love one another to the exclusion of everything and everyone else, then their love is pagan. They’ve made idols of one another and their love. And they’re also very foolish, because no human being can ever make another human being completely happy. Human beings are far too imperfect for that.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Exclusive love becomes idolatry, making happiness impossible because humans are imperfect and cannot fully satisfy each other.
In simple terms: Exclusive love is unrealistic; happiness is limited.
Accept imperfection in relationships.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- marriage
- friendships
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you manage expectations?
- What balance works for you?
Idealizing love can cause disappointment.