Al-Hasan Al-Basree (rahimahullaah) said:

”Know that you will not love Allaah until you love to obey Him.” [Jaami-ul Uloom Wal-Hikam: page:85]

Bishr Ibn As-Siriy (rahimahullaah) said:

”It is not from the signs of love that you love what makes your beloved one angry.” [Jaami-ul Uloom Wal-Hikam:page:85-86]