Character Quote by Albert Pike
““The law of our being is Love of Life, and its interests and adornments; love of the world in which our lot is cast, engrossment with the interests and affections of earth. Not a low or sensual love; not love of wealth, of fame, of ease, of power, of splendor. Not low worldliness; but the love of Earth as the garden on which the Creator has lavished such miracles of beauty; as the habitation of humanity, the arena of its conflicts, the scene of its illimitable progress, the dwelling-place of the wise, the good, the active, the loving, and the dear; the place of opportunity for the development by means of sin and suffering and sorrow, of the noblest passions, the loftiest virtues, and the tenderest sympathies.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: Moral Philosophy, 19th Century Religious Thought
True love embraces life, the world, and humanity’s struggles, fostering virtue through suffering.
In simple terms: Love life and humanity despite hardship.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate compassion and purpose through challenges.
Themes
love
purpose
humanity
spirituality
virtue
suffering
Mood
hopeful
philosophical
Type
reflective
inspirational
When to use this quote
- volunteering
- social work
- personal loss
- creative expression
Key Concepts
Existentialism
theology
ethical philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance love for the world with personal needs?
- What role does suffering play in personal growth?
A Different Perspective
Idealistic view may overlook practical constraints of survival.
