Able Quote by Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
“A universal love is not only psychologically possible; it is the only complete and final way in which we are able to love.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Phenomenon of Man by Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, 1955
True love transcends personal limits, becoming a universal, all‑encompassing force that fulfills humanity’s deepest capacity to love.
In simple terms: Love must be universal to be complete.
Embrace love beyond self‑interest.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- relationships
- community building
- spiritual practice
- social activism
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you extend love beyond personal circles?
- What barriers prevent universal love?
Universal love can be idealized and hard to practice in selfish societies.