Inspirational Essay Back to the Writing Samples Table of Contents. Those familiar with the Bible should recognize this immediately as a paraphrase of First Corinthians Chapter 13. The definition seems so solid that I find myself drawn back to it again and again.
Love is patient and kind.
It isn't envious. Real love never boils over in jealousy. Love isn't boastful or self-important. Love does not lead, it follows. True love is not arrogant and inflated with pride.