And love Quote by Anthony de Mello
“One day, a philosopher asked, "What is the purpose of creation?" "Lovemaking," said the Master. Later, to his disciples, he said, "Before creation, love was. After creation, love was made. When love is consummated, creation will cease to be, and love will be forever."”
About This Quote
Source Story: Parable of the Master, 1990s spiritual teaching
Love existed before creation; creation is an expression of love, and when love is fully realized, creation ends, leaving eternal love.
In simple terms: Love is the origin and purpose of all existence.
Key Takeaway
Seek to embody love as the foundation of all actions.
Themes
spirituality
philosophy
love
existence
Mood
contemplative
inspirational
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- meditation
- teaching
- personal growth
- relationship building
Key Concepts
metaphysics
non-duality
eternal
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean for creation to cease when love is consummated?
- How can you practice love as a creative force?
A Different Perspective
The abstract nature may be hard to apply practically.
