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Philosophy of Love

By Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy

This article examines the nature of love and some of the ethical and political ramifications.

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Occasionally in life there are those moments of unutterable fulfillment which cannot be completely explained by those symbols called words. Their meanings can only be articulated by the inaudible language of the heart.

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Martin Luther King Jr.
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Love may forgive all infirmities and love still in spite of them: but Love cannot cease to will their removal.

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C. S. Lewis
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Do not waste time bothering whether you ‘love’ your neighbor; act as if you did. As soon as we do this we find one of the great secrets. When you are behaving as if you loved someone, you will presently come to love him.

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C. S. Lewis
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Power without love is reckless and abusive, and love without power is sentimental and anemic. Power at its best is love implementing the demands of justice, and justice at its best is power correcting everything that stands against love.

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Martin Luther King Jr.
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Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy to a friend.

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Martin Luther King Jr.
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Hatred paralyzes life; love releases it. Hatred confuses life; love harmonizes it. Hatred darkens life; love illuminates it.

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Martin Luther King Jr.
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There can be no deep disappointment where there is not deep love.

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Martin Luther King Jr.
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If you love deeply, you’re going to get hurt badly. But it’s still worth it.

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C. S. Lewis
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Love has within it a redemptive power. And there is a power there that eventually transforms individuals. Just keep being friendly to that person . . . they react in many ways in the beginning . . . sometimes they’ll hate you a little more at that transition period, but just keep loving them.

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Martin Luther King Jr.
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Love is something more stern and splendid than mere kindness.

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C. S. Lewis
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