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Able Quote by Leonardo da Vinci

“For, verily, great love springs from great knowledge of the beloved object, and if you little know it, you will be able to love it only little or not at all.” quote by Leonardo da Vinci
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“For, verily, great love springs from great knowledge of the beloved object, and if you little know it, you will be able to love it only little or not at all.”

Leonardo da Vinci

About This Quote

True love requires deep understanding of the object of affection; superficial knowledge yields shallow affection.

In simple terms: Love needs deep knowledge of the beloved.

Key Takeaway

Seek to know deeply before loving.

Themes

love knowledge relationship philosophy depth

Mood

contemplative inspirational

Type

philosophical reflective

When to use this quote

  • courtship
  • friendship
  • mentorship
  • artistic inspiration

Key Concepts

epistemology empathy attachment intimacy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What do you truly know about those you love?
  • How can deeper insight transform relationships?
A Different Perspective

Superficial love can be mistaken for genuine feeling.

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