"Lord, grant that I might not so much seek to be loved as to love"

In this quote, Francis of Assisi is expressing a desire to move his focus from seeking to be loved by others to rather focusing on caring others. He is acknowledging that it is natural for people to want to be liked and accepted by others, however he thinks that real fulfillment and joy originates from providing love instead of getting it. By asking the Lord to grant him this mindset, Francis is showing his humbleness and recognition that he can not attain this on his own. This quote serves as a tip to prioritize generous love and to not be consumed by the desire for validation from others.