Bottom Quote by Gertrude Stein
“The kind of loving women and men have in them and the ways it comes out from them makes for them the bottom nature in them, gives to them their kind of thinking, makes the character they have all their living in them, makes them then their kind of women and men and there are always many millions made of each kind of them.”
About This Quote
Source Book: "The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas" by Gertrude Stein, 1933
Our innate love shapes our thoughts, character, and identity, creating distinct types of people.
In simple terms: Love defines thinking and character.
Recognize how love influences your identity.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- relationships
- self‑reflection
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does love shape your decisions?
- Can love change over time?
Love can be idealized, overlooking other influences.