Control Quote by Michael D. O'Brien
““No true love is possible, Lewis demonstrates, until we abandon our claims, our rights, our grievances. Until then we will be trapped in the obscurity of our heart's mixed motives, our will to possess, to control, to be our own gods.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis, 1946
Love requires surrender of selfish claims and grievances; only then can genuine connection emerge without possessive motives.
In simple terms: True love needs letting go of selfish rights.
Key Takeaway
Release ego to love fully.
Themes
love
humility
spirituality
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- marriage
- friendship
- spiritual counseling
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
self‑sacrifice
authentic connection
Questions to Reflect On
- What claims are you holding onto?
- How does surrender change your relationships?
A Different Perspective
If one clings to rights, love may become conditional and limited.
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