Cost Quote by Thomas Merton
“Love is...like a spring coming up out of the ground of our own depths. "I am gift." All that I am is something that's given, and given freely. Being doesn't cost anything. There's no price tag, no strings attached.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "Love is Like a Spring" in *The Sign of the Cross*, 1965
Love is an innate, selfless offering that emerges from deep inner wells, requiring no transaction or expectation.
In simple terms: Love is a free, deep gift from within.
Key Takeaway
Give love without expecting anything back.
Themes
selflessness
inner depth
spiritual generosity
Mood
peaceful
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- spiritual practice
- volunteering
Key Concepts
gift theory
unconditional love
spirituality
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you practice unconditional love responsibly?
- What inner sources sustain your generosity?
A Different Perspective
Idealizing love as costless can ignore necessary boundaries.
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