Love is a many-splendored thing,” as the saying goes, but what happens when we let go of attachment and expectations? Discover the wisdom of Marcus Aurelius, one of history’s greatest philosophers, who shares his profound insights on love in these 25+ quotes that will inspire you to rekindle your heart with self-love.
The love we have for others is a reflection of our own self-love.
Love is not just a feeling, but a choice that shapes our character.
When you love someone, you learn to see the world from their perspective.
The depth of our love is measured by the depth of our compassion.
Love is a flame that burns brightly in the darkness, guiding us towards hope and light.
When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive—to breathe, to think, to enjoy the good or bad weather, to be surrounded by loved ones. – Marcus Aurelius
The universe is change; our life is what our thoughts make it. – Marcus Aurelius
If you wish to see the truth, then hold up a mirror. – Marcus Aurelius
You have power over your mind—not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength. – Marcus Aurelius
When you wake every morning, tell yourself: The people I deal with today will be meddling, ungrateful, arrogant, dishonest, jealous, and surly. – Marcus Aurelius
The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way. – Marcus Aurelius
When you feel bad about yourself, remember that everyone else feels the same way too.
Love is a temporary madness. It erupts uninvited and imposes upon its hosts a will of which they are later incapable. – Robert Fulghum
The greatest happiness of life is the conviction that we are loved; loved for ourselves, or rather, loved in spite of ourselves. – Victor Hugo
Love is not an emotion, but a choice. And it’s a choice you make every day.
You can’t buy love, but you can pay for squalid comfort. – George Bernard Shaw
Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into a friend. – Martin Luther King Jr.
We love because he first loved us. – 1 John 4:19 (Bible)
Love is the master key that opens the gates of happiness. – Oliver Wendell Holmes
The moment you doubt whether you can fly, you cease to be able to do it. – J.M. Barrie (Peter Pan)
The more I love, the more I know.
Love is the only thing that we can make and give but never lose. – Dr. Seuss
You don’t have to be good at something to love it.
When you love someone, you want them to know how special they are.
Love is like a garden. It needs care and attention to grow.