Quotations Corner

Love – Self-sacrificing

Quote: “Love is not about possession. Love is about appreciation.”

1. • Author: Osho
   • About Author: Osho was an Indian mystic, philosopher, and spiritual teacher.
   • Wikipedia link: Osho
   • Context:
     • Highlighting that genuine love is not about controlling or possessing someone.
     • Emphasizing the importance of appreciating and respecting the uniqueness of individuals.
     • Implying that true love allows for freedom and growth.

Quote: “Love is not about how much you receive, but how much you give.”

1. • Author: Mother Teresa
   • About Author: Mother Teresa was an Albanian-Indian Roman Catholic nun and missionary.
   • Wikipedia link: Mother Teresa
   • Context:
     • Emphasizing the selfless nature of love that focuses on giving rather than receiving.
     • Highlighting the importance of generosity, compassion, and serving others.
     • Implying that true love is reflected in acts of kindness and self-sacrifice.

Quote: “Love is not self-seeking but self-giving.”

1. • Author: Henry Drummond
   • About Author: Henry Drummond was a Scottish evangelist, writer, and lecturer.
   • Wikipedia link: Henry Drummond
   • Context:
     • Highlighting that love is not motivated by personal gain or selfish desires.
     • Emphasizing the importance of putting the needs and well-being of others before one’s own.
     • Implying that true love involves selflessness and a willingness to make sacrifices.

Quote: “Love is not about finding someone perfect; it’s about seeing an imperfect person perfectly.”

1. • Author: Sam Keen
   • About Author: Sam Keen was an American author, professor, and philosopher.
   • Wikipedia link: Sam Keen
   • Context:
     • Shifting the focus from searching for perfection to appreciating and accepting the flaws of others.
     • Highlighting the ability to see and value the inherent beauty and worth in imperfect individuals.
     • Implying that true love is based on understanding, empathy, and embracing imperfections.

Quote: “Love is not measured by how much you can take, but by how much you can give.”

1. • Author: H. Jackson Brown Jr.
   • About Author: H. Jackson Brown Jr. is an American author best known for his book “Life’s Little Instruction Book.”
   • Wikipedia link: H. Jackson Brown Jr.
   • Context:
     • Emphasizing that love is not about self-centeredness or constantly seeking to receive.
     • Highlighting the importance of selflessness and the willingness to give and contribute to others’ well-being.
     • Implying that true love is measured by one’s capacity for generosity and acts of self-sacrifice.