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Answer to life Quote by Rollo May

“The striking thing about love and will in our day is that, whereas in the past they were always held up to us as the answer to life's predicaments, they have now themselves become the problem.” quote by Rollo May
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“The striking thing about love and will in our day is that, whereas in the past they were always held up to us as the answer to life's predicaments, they have now themselves become the problem.”

Rollo May

About This Quote

Source Book: The Courage to Create, Rollo May, 1975

Love and will once solved problems but now create them, showing how solutions become new challenges.

In simple terms: Love and will now cause problems.

Key Takeaway

Recognize when solutions become obstacles.

Themes

love will problem‑solving psychology

Mood

reflective concerned

Type

philosophical psychological

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • personal growth
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

existentialism self‑sabotage

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you tell when a solution is creating a new problem?
  • What patterns repeat in your own life?
A Different Perspective

Solutions can become sources of new difficulty.

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