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t. e. Agape (/ ɑːˈɡɑːpeɪ, ˈɑːɡəˌpeɪ, ˈæɡə -/; [1] from Ancient Greek ἀγάπη (agápē)) is "the highest form of love, charity " and "the love of God for [human beings] and of [human beings] for God". [2] This is in contrast to philia, brotherly love, or philautia, self-love, as it embraces a profound sacrificial love that ...
love is the same for all: From Virgil, Georgics III amor patriae: love of the fatherland: i.e., "love of the nation;" patriotism: amor vincit omnia: love conquers all: Originally from Virgil, Eclogues X, 69: omnia vincit amor: et nos cedamus amori ("love conquers all: let us too surrender to love").
Socrates (/ ˈsɒkrətiːz /, [ 2 ] Greek: Σωκράτης; c.470 – 399 BC) was a Greek philosopher from Athens who is credited as the founder of Western philosophy [ 3 ] and as among the first moral philosophers of the ethical tradition of thought. An enigmatic figure, Socrates authored no texts and is known mainly through the posthumous ...
`Abdu'l-Bahá, Tablets of `Abdu'l-Bahá v3 Bahá'u'lláh, founder of the Baháʼí Faith, taught that God created humans due to his love for them, and thus humans should in turn love God. `Abdu'l-Bahá, Bahá'u'lláh's son, wrote that love is the greatest power in the world of existence and the true source of eternal happiness. The Baháʼí teachings state that all genuine love is divine, and ...
Lust is the feeling of sexual desire; romantic attraction determines what partners find attractive and pursue, conserving time and energy by choosing [clarification needed]; and attachment involves sharing a home, parental duties, mutual defense, and in humans involves feelings of safety and security. [21]
Wisdom may be defined as the continually evolving understanding of and fascination with the big picture of life, of what is important, ethical and meaningful and the desire and ability to apply this understanding to enhance the wellbeing of life, both for oneself and others. ^ Ardelt, Monika (2004).
Heraclitus held all things occur according to fate. [97] [bk] He said "Time is a child playing draughts, the kingly power is a child's." [b] It is disputed whether this means time and life is determined by rules like a game, by conflict like a game, or by arbitrary whims of the gods like a child plays. [98]
To know or attain union with God. [212] [213] To know oneself, know others, and know the will of heaven. [214] To love something bigger, greater, and beyond ourselves, something we did not create or have the power to create, something intangible and made holy by our very belief in it. [166] To love God [212] and all of his creations. [215]