Asks Quote by Amy Carmichael
“Ours should be the love that asks not 'how little?' but, 'how much?' The love that delights to pour out everything upon the feet of our Beloved.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Life of Amy Carmichael, 1915
Love should be measured by its generosity, asking how much we can give rather than how little we have.
In simple terms: Love asks how much we can give, not how little we have.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate a giving mindset in relationships.
Themes
generosity
spirituality
service
Mood
grateful
inspired
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
spiritual
motivational
When to use this quote
- community building
- charitable work
- spiritual practice
- family life
Key Concepts
altruism
selfless love
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you give meaningfully with limited means?
- What does “asking not how little” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Focusing only on capacity can lead to guilt if resources are limited.
![“The first angle is, love questions not. It is not a beggar. ... When love asks nothing, [when it] gives everything. This is the real spiritual worship, the worship through love. Whether God is merciful is no longer questioned. He is God; He is my love. Whether God is omnipotent and almighty…” quote by Swami Vivekananda](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/384/swami-vivekananda-53_almighty_the-first-angle-is-love-questions-not-it_1383380.jpg)
![“When I can see my face in it [the liquid gold in the crucible] then it is pure.” quote by Amy Carmichael](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/1bc/amy-carmichael-3237_crucible_when-i-can-see-my-face-in-it-the-liquid_106491.jpg)
