Quote by Georges Bataille

Life has always taken place in a tumult without apparent cohesion, but it only finds its grandeur and its reality in ecstasy and in ecstatic love.

Life has always taken place in a tumult without apparent coh

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This quote suggests that life may seem chaotic and lacking in structure, but it is through experiences of ecstasy and intense love that its true magnificence and authenticity are revealed. These moments of deep emotional connection and bliss bring meaning and purpose to an otherwise seemingly disjointed existence. It implies that it is in these states of extreme joy and love that life truly comes alive and becomes worth living.

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