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Bad people Quote by Dorothy Day

“Love and ever more love is the only solution to every problem that comes up. If we love each other enough, we will bear with each other's faults and burdens. If we love enough, we are going to light a fire in the hearts of others. And it is love that will burn out the sins and hatreds that sadden…” quote by Dorothy Day
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““Love and ever more love is the only solution to every problem that comes up. If we love each other enough, we will bear with each other's faults and burdens. If we love enough, we are going to light a fire in the hearts of others. And it is love that will burn out the sins and hatreds that sadden us. It is love that will make us want to do great things for each other. No sacrifice and no suffering will then seem too much.””

Dorothy Day

About This Quote

Source Book: The Long Loneliness, Dorothy Day, 1952

Love is presented as the ultimate remedy for personal and societal conflicts, fostering tolerance, inspiration, and self‑less action.

In simple terms: Love solves problems and inspires greatness.

Key Takeaway

Practice unconditional love daily.

Themes

compassion community spirituality social justice

Mood

hopeful determined reflective

Type

inspirational philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • family relationships
  • activism
  • conflict resolution
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

agape self‑sacrifice transformative power

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can love be turned into practical help?
  • What limits does love face in systemic oppression?
A Different Perspective

Love alone may not address structural injustices without concrete action.

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