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Love can be unselfish, in the sense of being benevolent and generous, without being selfless

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"Love can be unselfish, in the sense of being benevolent and generous, without being selfless"

- Mortimer Adler

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Mortimer Adler is suggesting that love can be identified by altruism and generosity towards others without totally neglecting one's own self-interest or requirements. Simply put, love can still exist even if one considers their own well-being while revealing empathy and compassion towards others.

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This quote is written / told by Mortimer Adler between December 28, 1902 and June 28, 2001. He/she was a famous Philosopher from USA. The author also have 33 other quotes.

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