Quote by Allan Bloom

The distinction between private and public undermines the unity of spiritual strength, draining the public of the transcendent energies while trivializing them because the merely private life provides no proper stage for their action.

The distinction between private and public undermines the un

Summary

This quote suggests that the distinction between private and public aspects of our lives weakens our spiritual strength. When private matters are valued more, the public sphere loses access to the transformative and higher energies that come from spiritual experiences. By relegating spirituality to the confines of private life, its significance is diminished and reduced to trivial matters. The quote implies that in order to fully appreciate and activate the transcendent energies, they must be recognized and embraced in the public sphere rather than being limited to the private realm.

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By Allan Bloom

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