Quote by Armistead Maupin

Being in love is the only transcendent experience.

Being in love is the only transcendent experience.

Summary

This quote suggests that being in love surpasses all other experiences in terms of its spiritual or divine nature. It implies that love takes an individual beyond the usual limitations of the human existence, lifting them to a higher plane of existence. It implies that during the experience of love, one may feel a sense of depth, connectedness, and completeness that cannot be matched by any other human experience. Love is portrayed as a transformative and extraordinary phenomenon that holds the power to transcend ordinary boundaries and connect people in profound ways.

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By Armistead Maupin

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