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True love is both loving and letting oneself be loved. It is harder to let ourselves be loved than it is to love
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"True love is both loving and letting oneself be loved. It is harder to let ourselves be loved than it is to love"

- Pope Francis

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Pope Francis' quote speaks with the trouble of permitting ourselves to be vulnerable and available to enjoy. It is frequently easier to love aside from it is to accept love from them. We can be so concentrated on offering love that we forget to get it. Real love requires us to be both loving and open to being loved. It is a two-way street, and we should be willing to provide and get love in order to experience real love. It is a tough balance to strike, however it is important for a healthy and satisfying relationship. Real love is not just about caring someone, but likewise allowing ourselves to be loved.

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Pope Francis This quote is written / told by Pope Francis somewhere between December 17, 1936 and today. He was a famous Pope from Argentina. The author also have 9 other quotes.

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