Choices Quote by Jean Vanier
“If we are to grow in love, the prisons of our egoism must be unlocked. This implies suffering, constant effort and repeated choices.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The New City: The Gospel of the City of God, 1995
To love fully, we must release ego-driven self‑interest, which requires enduring hardship, ongoing effort, and conscious choices.
In simple terms: Love needs humility and work.
Key Takeaway
Let go of ego to love more.
Themes
love
humility
personal growth
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- relationships
- community building
- personal therapy
Key Concepts
egoism
spiritual development
suffering
Questions to Reflect On
- How does ego block love?
- What daily practice can soften ego?
A Different Perspective
Ego can resist change, making love difficult.
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