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And if your master truly loved you, he would tell you…

“And if your master truly loved you, he would tell you that. In order to escape the bounds of earthly experience, you bind yourself to a master. Bound is bound. If your master really loved you, he would not demand your devotion. He would set you free--from himself, first of all.” quote by Tom Robbins
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““And if your master truly loved you, he would tell you that. In order to escape the bounds of earthly experience, you bind yourself to a master. Bound is bound. If your master really loved you, he would not demand your devotion. He would set you free--from himself, first of all.””

Tom Robbins

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

If a master truly loves, he frees you rather than demanding devotion, suggesting love is liberation, not bondage.

In simple terms: True love frees, not binds.

Key Takeaway

Seek freedom in relationships.

Themes

love freedom mastery devotion liberation

Mood

thoughtful inspirational

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • novel excerpt
  • philosophical dialogue
  • literary analysis

Key Concepts

philosophy psychology spirituality

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does freedom mean in love?
  • How can devotion be balanced with autonomy?
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