Belligerence Quote by Jacqueline Carey
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“We are all these things [...]. Pride, desire, compassion, cleverness, belligerence, fruitfulness, loyalty...and guilt. But above it all stands love. And if we desire to be more than human, that is the star by which we must set our sights.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Kushiel's Dart by Jacqueline Carey, 2001
Love is the ultimate guiding principle above all other emotions and ambitions.
In simple terms: Love tops all other feelings.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize love as your guiding star.
Themes
love
ambition
humanity
Mood
hopeful
inspirational
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- romantic relationships
- career goals
- personal growth
Key Concepts
philosophy
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “more than human” mean to you?
- How can love guide ambitious pursuits?
A Different Perspective
Love may conflict with practical decisions.
![“Go and learn what this [Scripture] means: ‘I DESIRE COMPASSION [for those in distress], AND NOT [animal] SACRIFICE,’ for I did not come to call [to repentance] the [self-proclaimed] righteous [who see no need to change], but sinners [those who recognize their sin and actively seek forgiveness].”…” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/aa2/anonymous-1_bible_go-and-learn-what-this-scripture-means-i_171280.jpg)
