And love Quote by Plato
““Love is of something, and that which love desires is not that which love is or has; for no man desires that which he is or has. And love is of the beautiful, and therefore has not the beautiful. And the beautiful is the good, and therefore, in wanting and desiring the beautiful, love also wants and desires the good.””
About This Quote
Source Dialogue: Phaedrus, 370 BC
Love seeks what it lacks, desiring the beautiful and the good, which it does not possess.
In simple terms: Love wants what it does not have.
Key Takeaway
Recognize desire’s limits.
Themes
philosophy
desire
beauty
good
love
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- romantic relationships
- artistic creation
- personal growth
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
Platonic love
metaphysics
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to love something you cannot have?
- Can love be fulfilled without possession?
A Different Perspective
Love cannot possess its object; desire may be unattainable.
