Absolute love Quote by George MacDonald
““For love loves unto purity. Love has ever in view the absolute loveliness of that which it beholds. Where loveliness is incomplete, and love cannot love its fill of loving, it spends itself to make more lovely, that it may love more; it strives for perfection, even that itself may be perfected—not in itself, but in the object. As it was love that first created humanity, so even human love, in proportion to its divinity, will go on creating the beautiful for its own outpouring. There is nothing eternal but that which loves and can be loved, and love is ever climbing towards the consummation when such shall be the universe, imperishable, divine.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Golden Key by George MacDonald, 1867
Love strives for perfection, creating beauty and divinity through continual growth and self‑transcendence
In simple terms: Love seeks to improve itself and the beloved, aiming for eternal beauty
Key Takeaway
Cultivate love that inspires growth in yourself and others
Themes
love
spirituality
beauty
perfection
creation
Mood
inspirational
hopeful
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- marriage
- parenting
- artistic collaboration
- spiritual practice
- community building
Key Concepts
self‑transcendence
divine love
creative impulse
Questions to Reflect On
- How does love inspire personal growth?
- Can love be both self‑less and self‑fulfilling?
A Different Perspective
Idealized love may overlook practical challenges
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