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Goodness & love are as real as their terrible opposites…

“Goodness & love are as real as their terrible opposites, and, in truth, far more real, though I say this mindful of the enormous evils... But love is the final reality; and anyone who does not understand this, be he writer or sage, is a man flawed of wisdom.” quote by Sheldon Vanauken
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““Goodness & love are as real as their terrible opposites, and, in truth, far more real, though I say this mindful of the enormous evils... But love is the final reality; and anyone who does not understand this, be he writer or sage, is a man flawed of wisdom.””

Sheldon Vanauken

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Love and goodness are more fundamental truths than suffering, though we often notice pain more readily.

In simple terms: Love is deeper than pain.

Key Takeaway

Embrace love as ultimate reality.

Themes

love goodness reality wisdom

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • spiritual practice
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

metaphysics existentialism spirituality

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we notice love when suffering dominates?
  • What practices help us prioritize love?
A Different Perspective

It can be hard to recognize love amid pervasive evil.

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