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What does it mean?
Love transcends mere knowledge of truth; it is an eternal state of being.
In plain terms
Love is not just about knowing true or false; it just is.
What can you take from it?
Experience love beyond knowledge.

Where it applies

  • spiritual contemplation
  • personal introspection

Putting it to work

  • focus on being loving
  • accept love as constant

Questions to consider

  • Is love beyond truth?
  • How do you experience love?

Another view

It dismisses the role of knowledge entirely.

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