Able Quote by Dag Hammarskjold
“When you have reached the point where you no longer expect a response, you will at last be able to give in such a way that the other is able to receive, and be grateful. When Love has matured and, through a dissolution of the self into light, become a radiance, then shall the Lover be liberated from dependence upon the Beloved, and the Beloved also be made perfect by being liberated from the Lover.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Markings, 1963
Mature love frees both partners from dependency, allowing each to be fully received and grateful.
In simple terms: Love matures when both give and receive freely.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate selfless love.
Themes
love
spirituality
interdependence
Mood
peaceful
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- marriage
- friendship
- therapy
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
self‑transcendence
gratitude
liberation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you practice receiving without expectation?
- What does self‑dissolution mean to you?
A Different Perspective
May become self‑centered and neglect personal boundaries.
