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Conditional Love Quotes

Love measured against love without conditions.

This page brings together quotes that frame love in terms of conditions, most often by contrasting it with the unconditional love described between a parent and child. Readers can explore more on the Family quotes page.

If true and unconditional love exists in this world, then it has to be the love between a mother and a child.

Quotes by Urvashi Rautela

When he was born, I looked at my little boy and felt an unconditional love I never knew was inside me. As he grew, and I watched him stagger about, squeak his first words, and turn into a beautiful little...

Quotes by Tony Parsons

You don't know what unconditional love is. You may say you do, but if you don't have a child, you don't know what that is. But when you experience it, it is the most fulfilling ever.

Quotes by Regina King

If you want to turn out an atheist child, unconditional love constantly is a good way to do it.

Quotes by Penn Jillette

Baby Quotes

I refuse to accept the view that mankind is so tragically bound to the starless midnight of racism and war that the bright daybreak of peace and brotherhood can never become a reality... I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional...

Martin Luther King Jr.

I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word in reality. This is why right, temporarily defeated, is stronger than evil triumphant.

Martin Luther King Jr.

True adulthood occurs the moment we grasp that the people who raised us do not exist solely for our comfort and reassurance. From that point on, the steady stream of unconditional love and support we've expected from them all our...

Quotes by Lynn Coady

I thought I knew what love was before giving birth to my baby, but whatever I had experienced in the past paled in comparison to the utterly unconditional love I immediately felt for the little bundle I now held in...

Quotes by Linda Thompson

The unconditional love for you child, it's truly amazing.

Quotes by Jourdan Dunn

Believe Quotes

Dad was the pitching coach, while Mom was the emotional supporter. Her unconditional love was great, and she wanted what was best for me. It was more about what she did than what she said, and she made sure I...

Quotes by Jennie Finch

I believe in unconditional love and equality. Jesus Christ exemplified these qualities.

Quotes by Jack Canfield

I love rocks with the unconditional love that you lavish upon a newborn baby.

Quotes by Hope Jahren

A border collie saved me once when I was pinned under a horse in Colorado. And once when I went through the ice, one of my sled dogs saw me go under, and she got the rest of the team,...

Quotes by Gary Paulsen

It's unconditional love with your kids.

Quotes by Frankie Valli

Best Quotes

I come from that society and there is a common thread, specifically family values - the idea that you do anything for your family, and the unconditional love for one's children.

Quotes by Ednita Nazario

During my film career, I have received love and affection from Indian cinegoers. I have received unconditional love from them.

Quotes by Dilip Kumar

I do think we're in a period of time culturally where there is just this extraordinary connection that we have to our pets, and in many ways, they are displacing kids. They're so much simpler than dealing with a kid...

Quotes by Chris Meledandri

While working hard for my career, I looked after my family and have been there for my mother and in-laws when they needed me around. They reciprocated in kind with their unconditional love and support for my career.

Quotes by Chanda Kochhar

Everybody says, 'When you have kids, you really get away from yourself.' But really, it's the most selfish thing I've ever done. It's like, Okay, I'm going to create unconditional love for myself, and I'm going to need it and...

Quotes by Brooke Shields

Family Quotes

The greatest gift that you can give to others is the gift of unconditional love and acceptance.

Quotes by Brian Tracy

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this conditional love quotes page actually focus on?
Despite the title, most quotes here describe unconditional love, using it as the contrast point that defines what conditional love is not, especially in the context of parenthood.
Why do people search for conditional love quotes?
People often search for this phrase while trying to understand or name a relationship that feels limited or contingent, sometimes measuring it against the ideal of unconditional love.
Is parenthood a central theme in this collection?
Yes, multiple quotes describe the unconditional love felt for a child, including one about the surprise of that feeling appearing the moment a child is born. See Baby for related quotes.
Do any quotes connect unconditional love to broader ideals?
One quote ties unconditional love to truth, suggesting that both together will ultimately outlast temporary defeat by evil, framing the idea in moral rather than only personal terms.
Is romantic love part of this collection?
The collection leans more toward familial love, particularly between parent and child, rather than romantic partnerships, though the underlying themes of devotion apply broadly.

Several quotes describe the surprise of discovering unconditional love upon becoming a parent, a feeling deeper than what conditional love implies. For related themes, see the Baby and Believe quote pages.