Love . . . [is] a lack of personal selfishness.
“Love . . . [is] a lack of personal selfishness.”
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 defined as the absence of selfishness, placing another's needs above one's own.
In simple terms: Love means no selfishness.
Practice selfless caring.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- marriage
- friendship
- volunteering
- caregiving
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Can you love without losing yourself?
- How do you balance self‑care and selflessness?
Selfishness can still arise in close bonds.