Affection Quote by Plato
““…if a man can be properly said to love something, it must be clear that he feels affection for it as a whole, and does not love part of it to the exclusion of the rest.””
About This Quote
Source Dialogue: “The Republic” by Plato, 380 BC
True love embraces the whole, not just fragments, requiring complete affection for the entire object.
In simple terms: Love should be whole, not partial.
Cultivate comprehensive appreciation.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- relationships
- art criticism
- leadership
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to love something wholly?
- Can you love a whole without focusing on parts?
Partial love can lead to neglect of essential aspects.