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Children Quote by Robert Frost

“There is no love. There's only love of men and women, love Of children, love of friends, of men, of God: Divine love, human love, parental love, Roughly discriminated for the rough.” quote by Robert Frost
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“There is no love. There's only love of men and women, love Of children, love of friends, of men, of God: Divine love, human love, parental love, Roughly discriminated for the rough.”

Robert Frost

About This Quote

Source Poem: Unnamed, 1935 (attributed)

He distinguishes divine, human, and parental love, noting love's varied forms and inherent contradictions

In simple terms: Love appears in many forms, both sacred and ordinary

Key Takeaway

Recognize and honor the different loves in life

Themes

love spirituality humanity

Mood

contemplative melancholic

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • family life
  • community service
  • spiritual practice

Key Concepts

theology philosophy psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you differentiate divine love from human love?
  • Can love be truly unconditional?
A Different Perspective

Love can be exclusive or hierarchical, limiting inclusivity

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