Quote by Shelina Zahra Janmohamed

In this modern day, when only what we see is allowed to have certainity, and when scientific data seems to hold the trump card for truth, when only what can be measured exists, love defies all these strictures and dances joyfully before the eyes of human beings, teasing them with the promise of the unknown.

In this modern day, when only what we see is allowed to have

Summary

This quote reflects on the paradoxical nature of love in a world dominated by scientific reasoning and empirical evidence. In a society that prioritizes what is tangible and measurable, love stands apart as an elusive and intangible force. It challenges the notion that only what we can observe has certainty and emphasizes the power of love to exist beyond the constraints of rationality. Love teases and entices individuals, offering the potential for an unexplored realm of emotions and experiences that cannot be fully comprehended or quantified.

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By Shelina Zahra Janmohamed

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