Want of love is a degree of callousness; for love is the perfection of consciousness. We do not love because we do not comprehend, or rather we do not comprehend because we do not love. For love is the ultimate meaning of everything around us. It is not a mere sentiment; it is truth; it is the joy that is at the root of all creation.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Lack of love shows callousness. Love is the perfection of consciousness and truth, not just a feeling.
- In plain terms
- Not loving is being callous. Love is the peak of consciousness and truth.
- What can you take from it?
- Treat love as the perfection of consciousness and truth, not just a sentiment.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is love a feeling or truth?
- How do you comprehend others?
Another view
Love as consciousness perfection is a philosophical stance, not a fact.
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