Decisions-in-life Quote by Leonie Anderson
““And i often thought about life with great discernment, that I aught not run headlong into love. I contemplated how we are born with closed hands and an open heart. Yearning for the sweet touch of compassion, and the mystery and depth of what we often call love' An Observance of life by Leonie Anderson””
About This Quote
The author reflects on love with caution, noting humanity's closed hands and open hearts, yearning for compassion and mystery.
In simple terms: Love requires careful thought and openness.
Key Takeaway
Approach love with mindfulness and openness.
Themes
love
compassion
vulnerability
Mood
introspective
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- relationships
- self‑growth workshops
- poetry
- counseling
Key Concepts
existential yearning
emotional intelligence
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance caution and openness in love?
- What does “closed hands” symbolize for you?
A Different Perspective
Love can be reckless if unexamined.
![“[People] might have a different word for the yearning of the heart and the yearning of the spirit that is looking for what I call "God," it still is the same thing. It is the heart's yearning to know the origin of its mystery. It's a heart's yearning to know the power of the divine in each of our…” quote by Oprah Winfrey](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/328/oprah-winfrey-186_connected_people-might-have-a-different-word-for-t_284849.jpg)
