--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Human love is mostly selfishness; all the…" description: "\"Human love is mostly selfishness; all the time it thinks only of the little 'i'. That 'i' is the ego.\" — Sathya Sai Baba" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f2c/sathya-sai-baba-712_ego_human-love-is-mostly-selfishness-all-the_569304.png" --- # Human love is mostly selfishness; all the time it thinks… ![“Human love is mostly selfishness; all the time it thinks only of the little 'i'. That 'i' is the ego.” quote by Sathya Sai Baba](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f2c/sathya-sai-baba-712_ego_human-love-is-mostly-selfishness-all-the_569304.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f2c/sathya-sai-baba-712_ego_human-love-is-mostly-selfishness-all-the_569304.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f2c/sathya-sai-baba-712_ego_human-love-is-mostly-selfishness-all-the_569304.png) > “Human love is mostly selfishness; all the time it thinks only of the little 'i'. That 'i' is the ego.” [Sathya Sai Baba](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sathya-sai-baba/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Highlights that love is rooted in selfish ego, focusing on self‑interest. **In simple terms:** Love often hides selfish ego. Key Takeaway Check ego behind affection. Themes love ego selfishness Mood reflective serious Type philosophical spiritual When to use this quote - relationships - family - personal development Key Concepts psychology spiritual growth Questions to Reflect On - How does ego affect your love? - Can you practice selfless love? 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