Love is the voice under all silences, the hope which has no opposite in fear; the strength so strong mere force is feebleness: the truth more first than sun, more last than star... [from 'being to timelessness as it's to time,' published 1958]
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Love is described as an enduring truth and strength that exists beyond silence and fear, stronger than physical force.
- In plain terms
- Love is the strongest truth that does not fear anything.
- What can you take from it?
- Trust love as your strongest internal guide.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What gives you strength?
- How do you define truth?
Another view
It idealizes love as a constant force which may not fit all relationship dynamics.
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