Greater Love Hath No Man
Greater love hath no man - A supreme sacrifice; the ultimate demonstration of friendship or goodwill. The term comes from the Bible: “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends” (John 15:13). Detective-story aficionado Anthony Boucher (The Case of the Seven Sneezes, 1942) made an amusing play on it: “Greater love hath no man than this, that he should lay down his checkbook for his life.”
Related and Similar Terms:
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Sacrifice: Act of giving up something valued for the sake of something else more important.
- Synonyms: Offer, Forfeit, Surrender
- Antonyms: Hoard, Withhold
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Acts of Valor: Bravery, usually against danger for a greater cause.
- Synonyms: Heroism, Courage, Daring
- Antonyms: Cowardice, Fear
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Brotherly Love: Affection and care between companions or males with strong bonds.
- Synonyms: Fraternity, Amity, Solidarity
- Antonyms: Hostility, Enmity
Proverbs and Inspirational Quotes:
- “The greatest sacrifice is not dying, but living for someone else.” — Anonymous
- “True love is selfless. It is prepared to sacrifice.” — Sadhu Vaswani
- “Greater love hath no man means giving, not taking.” — A modern twist
Literature, Books, Songs, Poetry, and Movies:
- Literature: Les Misérables by Victor Hugo, as Jean Valjean sacrifices for others.
- Books: The Road by Cormac McCarthy, showcasing a father’s ultimate sacrifice.
- Songs: “The Wind Beneath My Wings” by Bette Midler, celebrating unseen heroes.
- Poetry: “The Soldier” by Rupert Brooke, present fervent love of country.
- Movies: Saving Private Ryan, encapsulating sacrifice and comradeship.
Quizzes:
Farewell Thought: As you walk the tightrope of life, remember the true strength lies in love and sacrifice—not in what we gain for ourselves, but in what we lay down for others.
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