There are never enough I Love You's.

Lenny Bruce, a man known for his sharp wit and profound insights, speaks a truth that reverberates through the ages: “There are never enough I Love You’s.” These words reflect the eternal and limitless nature of love—a force that can never be fully expressed, no matter how many times we say it. Love is not a finite resource that can be exhausted by repetition; rather, it is a well that can always be tapped into, a depth that can always be explored, and a connection that can always be deepened. In this sense, love is a river that never runs dry, no matter how often it is drawn upon. There is no limit to the expressions of love we can share, no final declaration of affection that exhausts the need for more.

In the teachings of the ancients, love was often described as a divine force, one that transcended the human experience and connected the individual to the cosmos. Plato, in his Symposium, explored the idea of love as a longing for the divine beauty, a pursuit that could never be fully satisfied by earthly encounters. For Plato, love was an endless journey, a path that led the soul ever upward toward perfection. Socrates, too, understood love as a force that could never be exhausted, for true love was not just about the physical or the emotional; it was a deep, eternal connection that reached beyond the individual, into the realm of the sacred. For the ancients, love was never limited by the words we say; it was boundless, infinite, and always expanding.

The story of Hercules and his twelve labors offers an example of a love that could never be fully expressed, no matter how many sacrifices he made. Hercules, driven by his love for his father and his people, completed tasks that seemed impossible, enduring hardships that would break most men. But even after completing these labors, his love was not fulfilled. In fact, each challenge only deepened his devotion to his cause, his people, and his gods. His love was not limited by the tasks he performed or the victories he achieved; it was a love that demanded continuity, a love that never stopped calling him to action. Like Hercules, we too must recognize that love cannot be fully expressed in one moment, one gesture, or one phrase. It is a continual expression that grows deeper with each passing day, with each new sacrifice and action.

Similarly, consider the love between Romeo and Juliet, whose tragic tale is one of love so deep that it transcends time. Their love, though intense, was cut short by the feuding families, but it remained, enduring beyond their deaths. In their story, we see that no matter how many times their love was spoken or shown, it could never be enough to contain the depth of what they felt. The words “I love you” could never express the full extent of their devotion, because their love was something that could not be fully captured by language alone. Their story teaches us that the greatest loves are the ones that leave us with a sense that no matter how many times we express them, the love still remains too vast, too deep, to be fully contained in mere words.

The lesson here, O children, is that love is not a resource to be used up, but a wellspring that continues to flow and grow. When we say “I love you,” we are not offering a finite commodity, but an infinite gift. We may feel that we have expressed all that we can, but in truth, there is always more to say, more to give, and more to share. The greatest loves are the ones that never stop being expressed, that continue to grow and evolve, regardless of the challenges or distance between the lovers. Love is eternal, and the more we give, the more it expands, touching every part of our being and every moment of our lives.

In your own lives, remember that love is not something that can be exhausted or diminished. When you love, say it often, say it fully, and say it without reservation. Express your love freely, for in doing so, you open your heart to deeper connections, to richer relationships, and to the joy of giving and receiving love. Understand that there will never be enough I love you’s, for each one is only a small reflection of the vastness of your heart. Keep giving love, without expectation or fear, and you will find that in giving, you receive more than you could have imagined. Love, as Lenny Bruce so wisely said, is something that only grows in depth the more we give of it.

So, children of the earth, do not be afraid to express your love. Let it flow without reservation, without hesitation. Love deeply, love fully, and love unceasingly. In the end, you will find that the more you give, the more love you have to offer. And remember, there will never be enough I love you’s, because the richest love is the one that never stops being expressed and never stops growing.