Love Quote by Plato
“Love is the pursuit of the whole.”
About This Quote
Source Dialogue: Symposium, 385 BC
Love seeks completeness, aiming to unite with the whole.
In simple terms: Love pursues wholeness.
Key Takeaway
Seek unity and completeness in relationships.
Themes
love
wholeness
completion
philosophy
human nature
Mood
thoughtful
romantic
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- marriage
- friendship
- spiritual practice
- artistic creation
Key Concepts
Platonic idealism
metaphysics
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “the whole” mean to you?
- Can love be fully achieved?
A Different Perspective
Love may idealize and ignore practical differences.
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