Catholic Quote by Peter Kreeft
“Feelings come to us, passively; love comes from us, actively, by our free choice.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Handbook of Christian Philosophy, 1995
Feelings happen to us without effort; love requires active, free choice.
In simple terms: Love is a conscious act, feelings are passive.
Choose love actively.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- relationships
- personal growth
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you differentiate between feeling and choosing love?
- What choices nurture love?
Love can be limited by circumstances.