Beloved Quote by Anonymous
“God has no needs. Human love, as Plato teaches us, is the child of Poverty – of want or lack; it is caused by a real or supposed goal in its beloved which the lover needs and desires. But God's love, far from being caused by goodness in the object, causes all the goodness which the object has, loving it first into existence, and then into real, though derivative, lovability. God is Goodness. He can give good, but cannot need or get it. In that sense , His love is, as it were, bottomlessly selfless by very definition; it has everything to give, and nothing to receive.”
About This Quote
Divine love is selfless and originates from God's inherent goodness, not from any need or desire.
In simple terms: God loves without needing anything; love is pure giving.
Key Takeaway
Embrace selfless love and generosity.
Themes
divine love
selflessness
goodness
philosophy
Mood
reverent
inspirational
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- spiritual practice
- charitable acts
- personal growth
Key Concepts
theology
ethics
Plato
Questions to Reflect On
- Can you practice love without expecting anything in return?
- What does selfless love look like in daily life?
A Different Perspective
Human love often seeks reciprocity, unlike the described divine love.
