Bird Quote by E. Stanley Jones
“While love takes on itself impossible tasks, yet it finds that love lightens all loads. It is the same burden that wings are to a bird, that sails are to a ship. Nothing is hard if done for love's sweet sake. The yoke of love is easy; the yoke of duty is hard. There is all the difference in the world between being drawn by love and being driven by duty. The task may be the same, but love makes everything light, and duty makes everything drudgery.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Love vs. Duty, 1935
Love transforms burdens into light, whereas duty feels heavy; choosing love makes tasks feel easier.
In simple terms: Love makes hard work feel lighter than duty.
Key Takeaway
Choose love over duty when possible.
Themes
love
duty
motivation
psychology
spirituality
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- volunteer work
- career choices
- family responsibilities
Key Concepts
intrinsic motivation
emotional labor
value alignment
Questions to Reflect On
- When should duty outweigh love?
- How does love change perception of effort?
A Different Perspective
Duty may be necessary in certain roles; love cannot replace all obligations.
