Love Quote by Susan Meissner
““I want you to know that love is not a person. It is not of this earth at all. It wasn't until now that I realized I had mistakenly come to believe that love came from a place inside me and therefore had to protect that place. It comes from heaven, Eleanor. It is given to us not to hold on to or hide from, but to give away.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “The Secret of the Old Clock” (fictional) – unknown source
Love is portrayed as an external, divine force rather than an internal feeling, urging us to give it away rather than cling to it.
In simple terms: Love comes from beyond us and should be shared.
Key Takeaway
Give love freely, don’t hoard it.
Themes
love
spirituality
selflessness
growth
Mood
hopeful
reflective
Type
motivational
spiritual
When to use this quote
- relationships
- volunteering
- spiritual practice
- writing love letters
Key Concepts
theology
psychology of attachment
philosophy of altruism
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you feel love more as a feeling or a force?
- How can you practice giving love daily?
A Different Perspective
Some may argue love can also be a personal, internal experience.
