Giving yourself Quote by Elaine Barbieri
““Love means giving yourself to the person you love,being willing to sacrifice everything,even your pride””
About This Quote
Love involves self‑sacrifice, including surrendering pride for the beloved.
In simple terms: Love means giving up pride and sacrificing for the beloved.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize the loved one's needs over ego.
Themes
love
self‑sacrifice
pride
commitment
Mood
devotional
intimate
Type
definition
advice
When to use this quote
- romantic partnership
- family care
- friendship support
Key Concepts
relationships
personal growth
Questions to Reflect On
- What are you willing to sacrifice?
- Is pride always negative?
A Different Perspective
Sacrifice can become self‑destructive.
![“All of [the gospel stories] pointed to a force stronger than the anxious formulas of religion: a radically inclusive love that accompanied people in the most ordinary of actions-eating, drinking, walking- and stayed with them, through fear, even past death. That love means giving yourself away…” quote by Sara Miles](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/272/sara-miles-29458_christianity_all-of-the-gospel-stories-pointed-to-a-f_1036638.jpg)
