--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: By the experience of active love. Strive…" description: "\"By the experience of active love. Strive to love your neighbour actively and indefatigably. In as far as you advance in love you will grow surer of the..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/262/anonymous-1_active_by-the-experience-of-active-love-strive_1447513.jpg" --- # By the experience of active love. Strive to love your… ![“By the experience of active love. Strive to love your neighbour actively and indefatigably. In as far as you advance in love you will grow surer of the reality of God and of the immortality of your soul. If you attain to perfect self-forgetfulness in the love of your neighbour, then you will…” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/262/anonymous-1_active_by-the-experience-of-active-love-strive_1447513.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/262/anonymous-1_active_by-the-experience-of-active-love-strive_1447513.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/262/anonymous-1_active_by-the-experience-of-active-love-strive_1447513.jpg) > “By the experience of active love. Strive to love your neighbour actively and indefatigably. In as far as you advance in love you will grow surer of the reality of God and of the immortality of your soul. If you attain to perfect self-forgetfulness in the love of your neighbour, then you will believe without doubt, and no doubt can possibly enter your soul. This has been tried. This is certain.” [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Active love of neighbor strengthens faith and certainty in God and the soul’s immortality. **In simple terms:** Love actively to grow spiritually. Key Takeaway Practice self‑less love. Themes faith love spiritual growth Mood hopeful devotional Type inspirational practical When to use this quote - community service - volunteering - personal prayer Key Concepts self‑forgetfulness neighborly love Questions to Reflect On - How can you sustain active love without fatigue? - What daily habits nurture neighborly compassion? 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