Adoration Quote by Ben Okri
“There is a kind of expressed love which is easy to subvert. When a figure is loved for their deeds, their conquests, their heroism, their goodness, their love of the people, these are easy enough to destroy... But there is a kind of love which is felt for apparently no reason... A love, inspired, it seems, by the gods, which it is impossible to fight, distort, destroy, or weaken. In fact, the attempts to destroy such loves only strengthen them. And to do nothing allows them to continue to grow at their natural pace, inexoribly, till this love becomes a wide and silent adoration.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Famished Road, 1991
There are two kinds of love: one based on achievements that can be destroyed, and a deeper, inexplicable love that endures and grows when challenged.
In simple terms: Deep love persists despite attacks.
Key Takeaway
Nurture the resilient love.
Themes
love
resilience
spirituality
Mood
reverent
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- community bonds
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
existentialism
hero worship
innate affection
Questions to Reflect On
- What love in your life feels unshakeable?
- How do you protect love from being reduced to achievements?
A Different Perspective
Even when attacked, true love can become stronger.
