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Love Quote by Muriel Barbery

“...love musn't be a means, it must be an end.” quote by Muriel Barbery
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““...love musn't be a means, it must be an end.””

Muriel Barbery

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Elegance of the Hedgehog, 2006

Love should be valued for its own sake, not as a tool to achieve other goals.

In simple terms: Love is an end, not a means.

Key Takeaway

Seek love without ulterior motives.

Themes

love authenticity relationships

Mood

thoughtful introspective

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • dating
  • friendship
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

ethics humanism

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can love exist without expectations?
  • How do you differentiate love from desire?
A Different Perspective

It can ignore practical realities of relationships.

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