Alive Quote by Brenda Ueland
“The only way to love a person is...by listening to them and seeing and believing in the god, in the poet, in them. For by doing this, you keep the god and the poet alive and make it flourish.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Art of Listening,” 1932
True love involves deep listening and seeing the divine spark in another.
In simple terms: Love is listening and believing in the other's inner god.
Key Takeaway
Listen fully to honor others.
Themes
love
empathy
spirituality
Mood
intimate
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- relationships
- counseling
- creative collaboration
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
connection
inner divinity
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you practice listening in daily life?
- What does “seeing the god” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Listening alone may not resolve deeper conflicts without action.
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