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“And, Kar, love is not a commandment, it is a need, as real as eating.” quote by David Clement-Davies
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“And, Kar, love is not a commandment, it is a need, as real as eating.”

David Clement-Davies

About This Quote

Source Book: The Sight, David Clement-Davies, 2007

Love is portrayed as an essential, instinctual need rather than a moral rule, as fundamental as basic survival.

In simple terms: Love is a basic need.

Key Takeaway

Recognize love as essential.

Themes

love need human nature

Mood

warm reflective

Type

philosophical emotional

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • family
  • self‑care
  • emotional health

Key Concepts

instinct dependency psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does love differ from duty?
  • What needs does love fulfill?
A Different Perspective

Love alone cannot solve all problems.

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