Cases Quote by Eckhart Tolle
“What is commonly called 'falling in love' is in most cases an intensification of egoic wanting and needing. You become addicted to another person, or rather to your image of that person. It has nothing to do with true love, which contains no wanting whatsoever.”
About This Quote
Source Book: A New Earth, Eckhart Tolle, 2005
Romantic love often masks egoic desire, turning attachment into addiction rather than genuine, selfless connection.
In simple terms: Love can become ego‑driven craving, not true love.
Key Takeaway
Seek love beyond personal desire.
Themes
love
ego
attachment
spirituality
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- relationship counseling
- personal meditation
- psychotherapy
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
self‑realization
mindfulness
attachment theory
Questions to Reflect On
- Can desire coexist with selfless love?
- How to differentiate healthy attachment from egoic craving?
A Different Perspective
The view may discount the positive, growth‑promoting aspects of desire in relationships.
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