Quote by Emile Durkheim

The man whose whole activity is diverted to inner meditation becomes insensible to all his surroundings. If he loves, it is not to give himself, to blend in fecund union with another being, but to meditate on his love. His passions are mere appearances, being sterile. They are dissipated in futile imaginings, producing nothing external to themselves.

The man whose whole activity is diverted to inner meditation

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This quote suggests that someone who solely focuses on inner reflection and meditation becomes detached from their surroundings. It implies that this individual's love is not about selflessly uniting with another person, but rather centered on contemplating their own feelings of love. Their passions are portrayed as superficial because they lack productivity and remain confined within their own thoughts, not generating any tangible actions or impact on the outside world.

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