Spiritual Wisdom:

"Only if and when the whole personality grows and matures harmoniously, will sex become incorporated with love." (PL #44)

"Love is a permanent state in the soul. Love can exist only if the basis for it is prepared through development and purification. Love does not come and go at random." (PL #44)

"The fusion you long for can therefore only be fulfilled if every feeling you long to receive, every single aspect of loving is richly flowing out of you: tenderness; warmth; respect; recognition of the ultimate person with the capacity for growth, change, and goodness; patience; always the benefit of the doubt, always making room for alternative interpretations; trust; giving room to unfold and to be -- all these aspects of loving you so passionately yearn for, you long to be given to you." (PL #207)

"Another aspect of love in a real sense is letting the other be. This means more than just acceptance of where and what he is now. It means the vision of the total person including his or her as yet unrealized potentialities." (PL #207)

"You will never have to be afraid of losing the love of your beloved. This fear will have justification only if you refrain from risking the journey together." (PL #44)

"Loving, therefore the ability to give and receive, depends on the ability to perceive in reality, perceive with uncluttered vision. That depends on the ability to suffer pain in an undefended way, in a way that is free from manipulative interpretations of the pain," in order to "make room for truthful interpretation of the events and connections that bring the pain about." (PL #207)

"Remember that man without love is withering away. It is not the love that you receive that is the most important thing. It is the love force in your heart that is the spiritual lifeblood you need. It is the driving force -- in a good and healthy sense -- that gives meaning to life." (PL #99)

"Love is the greatest power in the universe. Every spiritual teaching or philosophy proclaims this truth. Love is the one and only power. With it you are mighty, you are strong, you are safe. Without it, you are poor, you are separate, you are in seclusion and in fear." (PL #72)