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Capacity Quote by Rollo May

“We receive love roughly in proportion to our capacity to love.” quote by Rollo May
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“We receive love roughly in proportion to our capacity to love.”

Rollo May

About This Quote

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

Love received matches the depth of one's willingness to give love, implying love is a reciprocal capacity.

In simple terms: Give love to receive love.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate openness to give love.

Themes

love reciprocity psychology self-awareness relationships

Mood

introspective hopeful

Type

psychological inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • therapy sessions
  • community building
  • mentorship

Key Concepts

capacity for love emotional intelligence interpersonal dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What limits your ability to love?
  • Can love be given without expectation?
A Different Perspective

Some may argue love can be unconditional, not always proportional.

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