"If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels,  

but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal.

If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge,  

and if I have a faith that can move mountains,  

but have not love, I am nothing.

If I give all I possess to the poor and surrender my body to the flames,  

but have not love, I gain nothing."

I Corinthians 13:1-3