The Four Loves Quotes

“If 'All' --quite seriously all---'for love' is implicit in the Beloved's attitude, his or her love is not worth having. It is not related in the right way to Love Himself.”
― C. S. Lewis

“It seems to sanction all sorts of actions they would not otherwise have dared. I do not mean solely, or chiefly, acts that violate chastity. They are just as likely to be acts of injustice or uncharity against the outer world. The pair can say to one another in an almost sacrificial spirit, "It is for love's sake that I have neglected my parents - left my children - cheated my partner - failed my friend at his greatest need.”
― C.S. Lewis, The Four Loves

“Affection, as I have said, is the humblest love. It gives itself no airs.”
― C.S. Lewis, The Four Loves