Famous quote by Leo Buscaglia

"Love is always bestowed as a gift - freely, willingly and without expectation. We don't love to be loved; we love to love"

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Love manifests most profoundly when offered as an unconditioned gift. Rather than being transactional or dependent on reciprocation, genuine love springs from an intrinsic desire to care for, support, and uplift others. The beauty of love lies in its freedom, it is not a debt owed or a commodity to be bartered, but a generous extension of the self, given without obligation or ulterior motive.

When love is bestowed freely and willingly, it embodies the purest form of human connection. It is rooted in the conscious decision to act kindly, to show compassion, irrespective of what one might receive in return. The notion of loving without expectation challenges the common pursuit of affection as a means to fulfill personal needs or desires. Instead, it encourages a selfless approach, where the act of loving itself is the reward. By releasing the need for love to be reciprocated, we liberate ourselves from disappointment and open the door to deeper empathy, understanding, and authenticity in our relationships.

"To love to love" is to find fulfillment, joy, and purpose in the very act of loving. It is an affirmation that the process of giving, investing time, care, and attention, enriches the giver as much as the receiver, if not more. When we love unattached from the expectation of being loved back, we align with a higher sense of generosity and unconditional goodwill. This approach can transform the way we interact with others, fostering a sense of abundance rather than scarcity. Love, therefore, is not a currency to accumulate or a status to achieve, but an everyday opportunity to express our humanity at its most vivid. True fulfillment emerges not from being loved, but from choosing to love, always, and without reservation.

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Leo Buscaglia This quote is written / told by Leo Buscaglia between March 31, 1924 and June 11, 1998. He was a famous Author from USA. The author also have 27 other quotes.
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