Sensual love deceives one as to the nature of heavenly love; it could not do so alone, but since it unconsciously has the element of heavenly love within it, it can do so.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Physical love tricks people about spiritual love because it contains a spiritual element.
- In plain terms
- Sensual love confuses us because it has a bit of heavenly love inside it.
- What can you take from it?
- Physical experiences can distort the understanding of spiritual ideals.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you know if love is spiritual or physical?
- Can physical and spiritual love coexist?
Another view
Not all sensual experiences contain spiritual elements.
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