Theories of love are found in the works of scientists, philosophers, and theologians.
More Quotes from Mortimer Adler:
Freud's view is that all love is sexual in its origin or its basis. Even those loves which do not appear to be sexual or erotic have a sexual root or core. They are all sublimations of the sexual instinct.Mortimer Adler
I wonder if most people ever ask themselves why love is connected with reproduction. And if they do ask themselves about this, I wonder what answer they give.
Mortimer Adler
Erotic or sexual love can truly be love if it is not selfishly sexual or lustful.
Mortimer Adler
We are selfish when we are exclusively or predominantly concerned with the good for ourselves. We are altruistic when we are exclusively or predominantly concerned with the good of others.
Mortimer Adler
Ask others about themselves, at the same time, be on guard not to talk too much about yourself.
Mortimer Adler
Think how different human societies would be if they were based on love rather than justice. But no such societies have ever existed on earth.
Mortimer Adler
Readers Who Like This Quotation Also Like:
Based on Topics: Love Quotes, Philosophy Quotes, Science Quotes, Theology Quotes, Work & Career QuotesMy earliest memories are the best. I always try to remember the good times when Daddy was alive.
Jayne Mansfield
What do I care about law? Ain't I got the power?
Cornelius Vanderbilt
There is nothing more difficult to take in hand, more perilous to conduct, or more uncertain in its success, than to take the lead in the introduction of a new order of things.
Niccolo Machiavelli