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“For as love is oftentimes won with beauty, so it is not kept, preserved, and continued, but by virtue and obedience.” quote by Thomas More
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““For as love is oftentimes won with beauty, so it is not kept, preserved, and continued, but by virtue and obedience.””

Thomas More

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 is sustained by virtue and obedience, not merely by beauty.

In simple terms: Love endures through virtue, not looks.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate character in relationships.

Themes

love virtue obedience beauty

Mood

reflective serious

Type

philosophical ethical

When to use this quote

  • marriage
  • friendships
  • long‑term partnerships
  • community building

Key Concepts

ethical commitment mutual respect spiritual connection

Questions to Reflect On

  • What role does virtue play in modern relationships?
  • How can partners balance respect and autonomy?
A Different Perspective

Obedience can imply imbalance of power.

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