This quote asserts that true love defies quantification or logical assessment. It implies that genuine affection is boundless and transcends material or rational considerations, suggesting that attempts to measure it diminish its very essence.
Quote by Amrita Pritam: “The love that can be measured, / Is not love at all.”
The love that can be measured, / Is not love at all.
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Historical Context
This sentiment is reflected in her autobiography, 'Revenue Stamp.' Pritam's life and work were marked by unconventional relationships and a passionate dedication to love, both romantic and humanitarian, often challenging societal norms.
About the Author
Celebrated Punjabi poet and novelist, born in 1919, and the first woman to receive the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1956. Her poetry and fiction explored love, partition, and female desire with radical honesty, and her lifelong relationship with poet Sahir Ludhianvi became the stuff of literary legend.
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