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Just as in earthly life lovers long for the moment when they are able to breathe forth their love for each other, to let
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"Just as in earthly life lovers long for the moment when they are able to breathe forth their love for each other, to let their souls blend in a soft whisper, so the mystic longs for the moment when in prayer he can, as it were, creep into God"

- Søren Kierkegaard

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This quote by Søren Kierkegaard speaks to the yearning of both lovers and mystics for a moment of connection and intimacy. For enthusiasts, it is the moment when they can express their love for each other, enabling their souls to mix together in a whisper. For mystics, it is the minute when they can pray and, as it were, creep into God. This longing for connection is a universal experience, and Kierkegaard's quote speaks with the desire of both enthusiasts and mystics to experience a deep and meaningful connection with another. It is a tip that we all have a need for intimacy and connection, which we must strive to find minutes of nearness and understanding with those we like.

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Søren Kierkegaard This quote is written / told by Søren Kierkegaard between May 5, 1813 and November 11, 1855. He was a famous Philosopher from Denmark. The author also have 47 other quotes.

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