--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I'll tell you what love is\" I said, \"It…" description: "\"I'll tell you what love is\" I said, \"It is blind devotion, unquestioning self humiliation, utter submission, trust and belief against yourself and agai..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/084/jasper-fforde-797_belief_i-ll-tell-you-what-love-is-i-said-it-is_380178.png" --- # I'll tell you what love is" I said, "It is blind devotion… ![“I'll tell you what love is" I said, "It is blind devotion, unquestioning self humiliation, utter submission, trust and belief against yourself and against the whole world, giving up your heart and soul to the smiter.” quote by Jasper Fforde](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/084/jasper-fforde-797_belief_i-ll-tell-you-what-love-is-i-said-it-is_380178.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/084/jasper-fforde-797_belief_i-ll-tell-you-what-love-is-i-said-it-is_380178.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/084/jasper-fforde-797_belief_i-ll-tell-you-what-love-is-i-said-it-is_380178.png) > “I'll tell you what love is" I said, "It is blind devotion, unquestioning self humiliation, utter submission, trust and belief against yourself and against the whole world, giving up your heart and soul to the smiter.” [Jasper Fforde](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jasper-fforde/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Love is an all‑consuming, self‑sacrificial devotion that defies logic and self‑preservation. **In simple terms:** Love is blind devotion and total self‑humiliation. Key Takeaway Accept love’s irrational, selfless nature. Themes love devotion self‑sacrifice Mood poetic philosophical Type reflective emotional When to use this quote - romantic relationships - spiritual unions - heroic sacrifice Key Concepts emotional surrender trust identity dissolution Questions to Reflect On - When does love become self‑destructive? - How can one balance love with self‑care? 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