Meaning of the word "there is more pleasure in loving than in being beloved" in English
What does "there is more pleasure in loving than in being beloved" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
there is more pleasure in loving than in being beloved
US /ðɛr ɪz mɔr ˈplɛʒər ɪn ˈlʌvɪŋ ðæn ɪn ˈbiɪŋ bɪˈlʌvɪd/
UK /ðeər ɪz mɔː ˈplɛʒər ɪn ˈlʌvɪŋ ðæn ɪn ˈbiːɪŋ bɪˈlʌvɪd/
Phrase
a proverb suggesting that the act of giving love provides greater personal satisfaction than receiving it
Example:
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She realized that there is more pleasure in loving than in being beloved after volunteering at the shelter.
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He lived by the motto that there is more pleasure in loving than in being beloved.