Meaning and context of this quote
“The soul cannot live without love. It always wants to love something, because love is the stuff it is made of, and through love I created it.”
from The Dialogue — Catherine of Siena
This passage from The Dialogue reflects Catherine of Siena’s teaching on love.
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