Quote by Soren Kierkegaard

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.

Just as in earthly life lovers long for the moment when they

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This quote highlights the parallel between human love and a mystic's longing for connection with the divine. It asserts that just as lovers yearn to express their love and merge their souls in intimate moments, mystics crave the opportunity to enter into the presence of God through prayer. The quote suggests that for the mystic, prayer is a cherished time for hiding or immersing oneself in the divine presence, akin to the intimate exchange between two lovers.

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