Blades Quote by Germaine Greer
“The older woman's love is not love of herself, nor of herself mirrored in a lover's eyes, nor is it corrupted by need. It is a feeling of tenderness so still and deep and warm that it gilds every grass blade and blesses every fly. It includes the ones who have a claim on it, and a great deal else besides. I wouldn't have missed it for the world.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Female Eunuch by Germaine Greer, 1970
A mature love is selfless, deep, and nurturing, extending beyond personal desire to embrace all life.
In simple terms: Selfless, deep love that embraces all.
Key Takeaway
Cherish selfless love.
Themes
love
selflessness
connection
nature
gratitude
Mood
warm
reflective
reverent
Type
philosophical
poetic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- family caregiving
- elder care
- community building
- environmental stewardship
Key Concepts
feminism
philosophy of love
humanism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you express selfless love without self‑neglect?
- What everyday moments reveal this deep tenderness?
A Different Perspective
May idealize love without acknowledging personal boundaries.
