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What does it mean?
Love acts as a magical force and represents the ultimate goal and conclusion of universal history.
In plain terms
Love is magical and the final purpose of the universe.
What can you take from it?
Love is the ultimate goal of existence.

Where it applies

  • romantic reflection
  • philosophical study

Putting it to work

  • valuing relationships
  • writing poetry

Questions to consider

  • Is love the true purpose of history?

Another view

History often shows conflict rather than love as the end goal.

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