Feels Quote by St. Catherine of Siena
“It is the nature of love to love as much as we feel we are loved and to love whatever the one we love loves.”
About This Quote
Source Letter: Spiritual Correspondence, 1385
Love mirrors the amount we feel loved and extends to what our beloved cherishes.
In simple terms: Love reflects how much we feel loved and follows the beloved's preferences.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate reciprocal love that respects the beloved's values.
Themes
love
reciprocity
spirituality
Mood
devotional
reflective
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- marriage
- friendship
- mentor relationships
- community service
Key Concepts
theology
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can love stay selfless?
- What does loving what the beloved loves mean in practice?
A Different Perspective
Love can become self‑centered if not balanced.
