Love Quote by Rabindranath Tagore
“In love, at one of its poles you find the personal, 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 c”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Stray Birds, 1916
Love oscillates between personal identity and selfless unity; without ego love is undefined, yet ego also defines love.
In simple terms: Love shifts between self and selflessness.
Key Takeaway
Balance self-awareness with selfless connection.
Themes
love
identity
selflessness
ego
Mood
contemplative
poetic
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- relationships
- meditation
- creative writing
- counseling
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
spirituality
Questions to Reflect On
- How does ego shape your experience of love?
- Can love exist without self?
A Different Perspective
Ego can dominate and obscure genuine connection.
