Love Quote by Mother Angelica
“Those who tell the Truth love you. Those who tell you what you want to hear love themselves.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Truth and Love, 1998
Distinguishes love from truth‑tellers and self‑serving flatterers.
In simple terms: Truth‑tellers love you; flatterers love themselves.
Key Takeaway
Value honesty over flattering lies.
Themes
integrity
spirituality
relationships
Mood
serene
thoughtful
Type
spiritual
motivational
When to use this quote
- counseling
- spiritual guidance
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
self‑interest
communication
faith
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you respond to harsh truth?
- When is gentle honesty appropriate?
A Different Perspective
Truth can be painful to receive.
![“[Eugene Smith] was always writing these diatribes about truth, and how he wanted to tell the truth, the truth, the truth. It was a real rebel position. It was kind of like a teenager's position: why can't things be like they should be? Why can't I do what I want? I latched on to that philosophy…” quote by Larry Clark](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e56/larry-clark-25877_hey_eugene-smith-was-always-writing-these-di_31228.jpg)
