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“Love is a great thing, yea, a great and thorough good. By itself it makes what is heavy light; and bears evenly all that is uneven.” quote by Thomas a Kempis
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“Love is a great thing, yea, a great and thorough good. By itself it makes what is heavy light; and bears evenly all that is uneven.”

Thomas a Kempis

About This Quote

Source Book: The Imitation of Christ, 1418

Love transforms burdens into light and balances life's inequalities.

In simple terms: Love makes heavy things light.

Key Takeaway

Let love soften hardships.

Themes

love transformation balance

Mood

hopeful serene

Type

spiritual philosophical

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • grief coping
  • conflict resolution
  • social justice

Key Concepts

theology human nature

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can love truly equalize all disparities?
  • What limits does love have?
A Different Perspective

Love may not solve structural problems alone.

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