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Love is our true destiny. We do not find the meaning of life by ourselves alone - we find it with another
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"Love is our true destiny. We do not find the meaning of life by ourselves alone - we find it with another"

- Thomas Merton

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This quote by Thomas Merton talks to the power of love and also how it is our real fate. He suggests that we can not find the meaning of life on our very own, however rather with another. This indicates that we require to be in relationship with others in order to locate our real function in life. Love is the vital to unlocking our true fate, and also it is only with link with others that we can locate our real meaning. Merton's quote encourages us to open our hearts to others as well as to embrace the power of love. Love is the structure of our lives, and it is only through love that we can find our real destiny.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Thomas Merton between January 31, 1915 and December 10, 1968. He/she was a famous Author from USA. The author also have 33 other quotes.

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