Being in love Quote by Aldous Huxley
“Why do you love the woman you're in love with? Because she is. And that, after all, is God's own definition of Himself; I am that I am. The girl is who she is. Some of her isness spills over and impregnates the entire universe. Objects and events cease to be mere representations of classes and become their own uniqueness; cease to be illustrations of verbal abstractions and become fully concrete. Then you stop being in love, and the universe collapses, with an almost audible squeak of derision, into its normal insignificance.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Perennial Philosophy, Aldous Huxley, 1945
The quote suggests that love mirrors divine self‑recognition; the beloved’s essence permeates reality, making all things uniquely concrete, and without that love the universe feels trivial.
In simple terms: Love reflects divine identity, giving meaning to everything.
Key Takeaway
Recognize love as a sacred, unifying force.
Themes
love
divinity
identity
meaning
existence
Mood
reverent
contemplative
intense
Type
philosophical
poetic
spiritual
When to use this quote
- intimate relationships
- spiritual practice
- artistic creation
- philosophical contemplation
Key Concepts
self‑recognition
ontological unity
transcendence
Questions to Reflect On
- How does love shape your sense of purpose?
- Can love be both sacred and imperfect?
A Different Perspective
If love is seen as divine, it may overlook human flaws and relational complexities.
