It takes three to make love, not two: you, your spouse, and God. Without God people only succeed in bringing out the worst in one another. Lovers who have nothing else to do but love each other soon find there is nothing else. Without a central loyalty life is unfinished. Fulton J. Sheen
About This Quote

This quote is about the importance of faith and belief in God. It is said that three people are needed to create love, not two. The author of this quote explains that love is a mutual commitment that involves more than just two people. It takes faith and belief in God to stay faithful to one another and to give and receive love. When we trust in God alone we can overcome all of life's challenges and obstacles and experience true love and happiness.

Source: Seven Words Of Jesus And Mary: Lessons From Cana And Calvary

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