Real, truthful love is rooted in four elements — loving kindness, compassion, joy, and equanimity — fostering which lends love “the element of holiness.” - Thich Nhat Hanh

"When we feed and support our own happiness, we are nourishing our ability to love. That’s why to love means to learn the art of nourishing our happiness". -  Thich Nhat Hanh

"Understanding someone’s suffering is the best gift you can give another person. Understanding is love’s other name. If you don’t understand, you can’t love."  - Thich Nhat Hanh