Assertion Quote by Rabindranath Tagore
“In love, at one of its poles you find the personal, and at the other the impersonal. At one you have the positive assertion - Here I am; at the other the equally strong denial - I am not. Without this ego what is love? And again, with only this ego how can love be possible? Bondage and liberation are not antagonistic in love. For love is most free and at the same time most bound. If God were absolutely free there would be no creation. The infinite being has assumed unto himself the mystery of finitude. And in him who is love the finite and the infinite are made one.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Love Song of God (1910)
Love balances personal identity and selfless unity; ego both defines and denies love, yet love remains both bound and free.
In simple terms: Love intertwines self and selflessness.
Key Takeaway
Recognize ego’s role while seeking unity in love.
Themes
love
ego
spirituality
Mood
contemplative
intimate
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- marriage counseling
- spiritual practice
- artistic expression
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
philosophy
theology
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does ego shape your experience of love?
- Can love exist without self‑identity?
A Different Perspective
Ego may dominate, hindering true connection.
