--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: This is what love does and continues to…" description: "\"This is what love does and continues to do. It tastes like honey to adults and milk to children.\" — Rumi" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/378/rumi-56_adults_this-is-what-love-does-and-continues-to_1480095.jpg" --- # This is what love does and continues to do. It tastes like… ![“This is what love does and continues to do. It tastes like honey to adults and milk to children.” quote by Rumi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/378/rumi-56_adults_this-is-what-love-does-and-continues-to_1480095.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/378/rumi-56_adults_this-is-what-love-does-and-continues-to_1480095.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/378/rumi-56_adults_this-is-what-love-does-and-continues-to_1480095.jpg) > “This is what love does and continues to do. It tastes like honey to adults and milk to children.” [Rumi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rumi/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Love offers sweet, nurturing comfort to all ages, adapting its flavor to each stage of life. **In simple terms:** Love gives sweet comfort to everyone. Key Takeaway Embrace love’s nurturing, adaptable nature. Themes love comfort growth Mood warm contemplative Type poetic philosophical When to use this quote - family life - childhood - adult relationships - self‑care Key Concepts spirituality human connection Questions to Reflect On - How does love change with age? - Can love be both sweet and challenging? 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