Quote by Hannah Arendt

Love, by its very nature, is unworldly, and it is for this reason rather than its rarity that it is not only apolitical but anti-political, perhaps the most powerful of all anti-political human forces.

Love, by its very nature, is unworldly, and it is for this r

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This quote suggests that love exists beyond the constraints of the material world and is therefore independent of political systems. Love is seen as a force that transcends politics, resisting its influence and agenda. It implies that love's power lies in its ability to unite people and effect change in ways that are separate from political structures. Despite its prevalence, love remains a powerful, nonconformist, and counteracting force against political ideologies.

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