For small creatures such as we the vastness is bearable only through love.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- For small humans, the vastness of the universe is only bearable when viewed through love.
- In plain terms
- The universe is too big to handle unless we focus on love.
- What can you take from it?
- Love makes the vastness of existence bearable.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes existence bearable for you?
- Is love enough to face the void?
Another view
Love does not solve all existential dread for everyone.
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