Faces Quote by Boethius
“You know when you have found your prince because you not only have a smile on your face but in your heart as well. Love puts the fun in together, the sad in apart, and the joy in a heart. Who would give a law to lovers? Love is unto itself a higher law.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: The Consolation of Philosophy, 524 AD
True love transcends legal or societal rules, becoming a higher moral law that unites joy and sorrow.
In simple terms: Love is a higher law.
Key Takeaway
Respect love’s deeper moral authority.
Themes
love
law
joy
sadness
Mood
reflective
poetic
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- relationships
- conflict resolution
- personal growth
Key Concepts
philosophy of love
ethical hierarchy
Questions to Reflect On
- How does love guide your moral choices?
- Can love override societal expectations?
A Different Perspective
Love may conflict with external obligations.
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