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Accepting Quote by Leo Buscaglia

“Love is trusting, accepting, and believing, without guarantee. Love is patient and waits, but it's an active waiting, not a passive one. For it is continually offering itself in a mutual revealing, a mutual sharing. Love is spontaneous and craves expression through joy, through beauty, through…” quote by Leo Buscaglia
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“Love is trusting, accepting, and believing, without guarantee. Love is patient and waits, but it's an active waiting, not a passive one. For it is continually offering itself in a mutual revealing, a mutual sharing. Love is spontaneous and craves expression through joy, through beauty, through truth, even through tears.”

Leo Buscaglia

About This Quote

Source Book: Love, Leo Buscaglia, 1972

Love is trusting, active, and expressive, offering mutual growth through joy, beauty, truth, and even tears.

In simple terms: Love is active, trusting, expressive, and mutual.

Key Takeaway

Practice active, expressive love.

Themes

love trust expression

Mood

warm hopeful

Type

romantic inspirational

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • friendships
  • family life

Key Concepts

mutual growth emotional intimacy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance patience with active love?
  • What expressions of love matter most to you?
A Different Perspective

Love can be painful and demanding.

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