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Being in love Quote by G W Von Leibnitz

“To love is to place our happiness in the happiness of another.” quote by G W Von Leibnitz
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“To love is to place our happiness in the happiness of another.”

G W Von Leibnitz

About This Quote

Source Philosophy: Monadology by Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz, 1714

Love is placing another’s happiness as the source of your own joy.

In simple terms: Find joy in others’ happiness.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize others’ happiness.

Themes

love happiness selflessness interconnectedness ethics

Mood

warm thoughtful philosophical

Type

Being in love:1 Happiness:1 Love:1 Trust:1 Love Does:0 Happiness Happiness:0 Place Happiness:0 Love Place:0

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • community building
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

Altruism empathy philosophical ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does loving others cost you?
  • How can you balance self‑care and caring for others?
A Different Perspective

May neglect self‑care.

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