Quote by St. Ambrose of Optina ~ Deeds of Love

If you find that there is no love in you, but you want to have it, then do deeds of love, even though you do them without love in the beginning. The Lord will see you desire and striving and will put love in your heart.

(St. Ambrose of Optina)

Source:

http://orthodox.cn/patristics/300sayings_en.htm