Delighted Quote by Gottfried Leibniz
“To love is to be delighted by the happiness of someone, or to experience pleasure upon the happiness of another. I define this as true love.”
About This Quote
Source Philosophical treatise: The Monadology, 1714
True love is finding joy in another’s happiness and feeling pleasure from it.
In simple terms: Love means delight in others’ joy.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate empathy and celebrate others’ success.
Themes
philosophy
ethics
relationships
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
emotional
When to use this quote
- friendship
- romantic partnership
- community building
Key Concepts
altruism
emotional intelligence
human flourishing
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you practice delight in others’ happiness?
- Can love exist without personal pleasure?
A Different Perspective
Love can be self‑serving; not all joy is altruistic.
