Love Quote by John Steinbeck
““Before I knowed it, I was sayin' out loud, 'The hell with it! There ain't no sin and there ain't no virtue. There's just stuff people do. It's all part of the same thing.' . . . . I says, 'What's this call, this sperit?' An' I says, 'It's love. I love people so much I'm fit to bust, sometimes.' . . . . I figgered, 'Why do we got to hang it on God or Jesus? Maybe,' I figgered, 'maybe it's all men an' all women we love; maybe that's the Holy Sperit-the human sperit-the whole shebang. Maybe all men got one big soul ever'body's a part of.' Now I sat there thinkin' it, an' all of a suddent-I knew it. I knew it so deep down that it was true, and I still know it.””
About This Quote
The speaker realizes that love and humanity transcend religious labels, seeing all actions as part of a shared human spirit.
In simple terms: Love is a universal human spirit beyond religion.
Key Takeaway
Embrace love as a shared human experience.
Themes
spirituality
humanity
love
Mood
contemplative
introspective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- creative writing
- philosophical discourse
- counseling
Key Concepts
human spirit
universality
religion
existence
Questions to Reflect On
- What does love mean to you beyond religion?
- How does recognizing shared humanity affect your actions?
A Different Perspective
May overlook cultural nuances in spirituality.
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