--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: My real purpose was to see you, and to…" description: "\"My real purpose was to see you, and to judge, if I could, whether I might ever hope to make you love me.\" — Anonymous" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a37/anonymous-1_goals_my-real-purpose-was-to-see-you-and-to-ju_890630.jpg" --- # My real purpose was to see you, and to judge, if I could… ![“My real purpose was to see you, and to judge, if I could, whether I might ever hope to make you love me.” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a37/anonymous-1_goals_my-real-purpose-was-to-see-you-and-to-ju_890630.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a37/anonymous-1_goals_my-real-purpose-was-to-see-you-and-to-ju_890630.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a37/anonymous-1_goals_my-real-purpose-was-to-see-you-and-to-ju_890630.jpg) > “My real purpose was to see you, and to judge, if I could, whether I might ever hope to make you love me.” [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. The speaker seeks validation and love, hoping to be worthy of affection through observation and judgment. **In simple terms:** Seeking love by trying to prove worth. Key Takeaway Earn love by being genuine, not by judging. Themes love validation self‑worth Mood hopeful reflective Type romantic philosophical When to use this quote - dating - courtship - self‑improvement Key Concepts romance psychology interpersonal dynamics Questions to Reflect On - Do you judge others to feel worthy? - How can you love without seeking approval? 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