Then the highest state of love is prayerfulness. In…
“Then the highest state of love is prayerfulness. In prayerfulness there is communion. In sex there is the I/it relationship, in love the I/thou relationship. Martin Buber stops there; his Judaic tradition won't allow him to go further. But one step more has to be taken that is neither 'I' nor 'thou' - a relationship where I and thou disappear, a relationship where two persons no longer function as two but function as one. A tremendous unity, a harmony, a deep accord - two bodies but one soul. That is the highest quality of love. I call it prayerfulness.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The highest love transcends I/it and I/thou, merging into a unified, prayerful communion.
In simple terms: Ultimate love is a unified on.
Key Takeaway
Seek deep, selfless connection.
Themes
love
unity
spirituality
Mood
hopeful
spiritual
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- marriage
- deep friendships
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- Can you experience this unity?
- What practices foster deeper love?
A Different Perspective
Such unity may be idealized.