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“Because the thing about love is that we can't control whether we get it, but we can control whether we give it.” quote by Lisa Scottoline
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“Because the thing about love is that we can't control whether we get it, but we can control whether we give it.”

Lisa Scottoline

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Good Wife, 1995

Love is uncontrollable in receiving but controllable in giving, emphasizing agency in affection.

In simple terms: We can’t control love received, but can control love given.

Key Takeaway

Focus on giving love.

Themes

love control agency

Mood

hopeful reflective

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • personal growth
  • therapy

Key Concepts

choice empathy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does giving love affect personal wellbeing?
  • Can we truly control how we give love?
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