Defined Quote by John Ralston Saul
“Love: A term which has no meaning if defined.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Unconscious Constitution, 1995
He argues that love cannot be fully captured by definitions, suggesting it transcends language.
In simple terms: Love is beyond definition.
Key Takeaway
Accept love’s mystery.
Themes
philosophy
emotion
language
Mood
reflective
introspective
Type
philosophical
emotional
When to use this quote
- relationships
- poetry
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
ineffability
subjectivity
human experience
Questions to Reflect On
- What does love mean to you?
- How do you experience love beyond words?
A Different Perspective
Attempting to define love may limit its expression.
![“The self is defined psychologically as the psychic totality of the individual. Anything that a [person] postulates as being a greater totality than [oneself] can become a symbol of the self. For this reason the symbol of the self is not always as total as the definition would require.” quote by Carl Jung](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/251/carl-jung-274_defined_the-self-is-defined-psychologically-as-t_7148.jpg)
