proverb · Words worth keeping
Love to live and live to love.
Love to live and live to love.
Historical period not yet established
Understand the thought
Meaning in plain English
The saying reverses love and live to make each the purpose of the other. It presents affection as both part of enjoying life and a reason for living.
What the words are saying
The mirrored wording gives the two ideas a close relationship rather than describing a measurable effect. A useful application can concern attending to connections and meaningful activities. It should not imply that a particular romance is required for a worthwhile life or that affection removes every difficulty. The invitation is broad enough to discuss different kinds of care and enjoyment.
Everyday example
Someone makes time for friendships and an activity they value rather than reducing fulfilment to a single relationship.
When to use it
Use it to discuss care and enjoyment as chosen parts of a meaningful life.
What it does not mean
No particular relationship is required, and the phrase does not guarantee wellbeing.
Agent-assisted editorial interpretation. This explains the words; it does not by itself verify their author or earliest origin.
Attribution & collection notes
- Author or tradition
- Traditional
Attribution: traditional - Country attributed
- Not established
A country attribution does not establish the earliest origin. - Historical period
- Historical period not yet established
No sufficiently supported historical placement has been established. Import and download dates are not treated as composition dates. - Recorded source
- Contributor-provided proverb reference
Supplied reference A; unit 35; PDF page 9
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