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Gift Quote by Jean Anouilh

“You know very well that love is, above all, the gift of oneself!” quote by Jean Anouilh
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“You know very well that love is, above all, the gift of oneself!”

Jean Anouilh

About This Quote

Source Play: Eurydice, 1941

Love is the ultimate self‑gift, offering oneself wholly to another.

In simple terms: Love is giving yourself fully.

Key Takeaway

Give freely, receive freely.

Themes

self‑sacrifice gift love

Mood

hopeful warm

Type

inspirational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • marriage
  • parenthood
  • friendship
  • volunteer work

Key Concepts

philosophy ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does giving yourself mean to you?
  • How do you balance self‑care with love?
A Different Perspective

Self‑sacrifice can lead to loss of self.

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