--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Always remember, love’s very nature is to…" description: "\"“Always remember, love’s very nature is to break the ties and fetters that try to restrain it, it will make a mockery of those who mock it, and will dr..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2a9/f-e-feeley-jr-66783_choose-love_always-remember-love-s-very-nature-is-to_2167912.jpg" --- # Always remember, love’s very nature is to break the ties… ![“Always remember, love’s very nature is to break the ties and fetters that try to restrain it, it will make a mockery of those who mock it, and will drive even the stoutest of them who try to destroy it to their knees. When you choose love, you choose greatness, because love is our greatest ally.” quote by F.E. Feeley Jr](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2a9/f-e-feeley-jr-66783_choose-love_always-remember-love-s-very-nature-is-to_2167912.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2a9/f-e-feeley-jr-66783_choose-love_always-remember-love-s-very-nature-is-to_2167912.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2a9/f-e-feeley-jr-66783_choose-love_always-remember-love-s-very-nature-is-to_2167912.jpg) > ““Always remember, love’s very nature is to break the ties and fetters that try to restrain it, it will make a mockery of those who mock it, and will drive even the stoutest of them who try to destroy it to their knees. When you choose love, you choose greatness, because love is our greatest ally.”” F.E. Feeley Jr ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Love inherently resists restriction, mocking opposition and empowering those who embrace it, linking love to personal greatness. **In simple terms:** Love breaks chains, mocks opposition, and empowers greatness. Key Takeaway Choose love to become stronger. Themes love freedom greatness resistance empowerment Mood inspirational determined Type philosophical motivational When to use this quote - personal relationships - social movements - conflict resolution - self‑improvement Key Concepts philosophy psychology motivation Questions to Reflect On - What does love demand of you? - How can love be balanced with realistic boundaries? 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