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Love Quote by Augustine

“Who ask me to love you, no one who want me to love you, no one but now who want me to hate you, every one for the love I have for you is not by what I ask for, want for, or in need but is what am wailing to give because love cost nothing.” quote by Augustine
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“Who ask me to love you, no one who want me to love you, no one but now who want me to hate you, every one for the love I have for you is not by what I ask for, want for, or in need but is what am wailing to give because love cost nothing.”

Augustine

About This Quote

The speaker reflects that love is given freely, not demanded, and that true love costs nothing despite expectations.

In simple terms: Love is given freely, not demanded.

Key Takeaway

Give love without expecting anything.

Themes

love selflessness expectations

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • family
  • friendship
  • spiritual practice

Key Concepts

altruism unconditional love

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you give love without expecting return?
  • What does “love costs nothing” mean to you?
A Different Perspective

Love may be unreciprocated or misunderstood.

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