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Feeling Quote by Stephen R. Covey

“My friend, love is a verb. Love—the feeling—is a fruit of love, the verb. So love her. Serve her. Sacrifice. Listen to her. Empathize. Appreciate. Affirm her. Are you willing to do that?” quote by Stephen R. Covey
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““My friend, love is a verb. Love—the feeling—is a fruit of love, the verb. So love her. Serve her. Sacrifice. Listen to her. Empathize. Appreciate. Affirm her. Are you willing to do that?””

Stephen R. Covey

About This Quote

Love requires active, ongoing effort—serving, sacrificing, listening, and affirming—beyond mere feeling.

In simple terms: Love is a verb, not just a feeling.

Key Takeaway

Practice love through actions.

Themes

relationships service empathy

Mood

warm reflective

Type

relationship motivational

When to use this quote

  • marriage
  • friendship
  • parenting
  • teamwork

Key Concepts

psychology behavioral science

Questions to Reflect On

  • Which love actions do I neglect?
  • How can I show love consistently?
A Different Perspective

Actions can be misunderstood.

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