Martin BuberA great relationship ... breaches the barriers of a lofty solitude, subdues its strict law, and throws a bridge from self-being to self-being across the abyss of dread of the universe.
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The quote, "A great relationship ... breaches the barriers of a lofty solitude, subdues its strict law, and throws a bridge from self-being to self-being across the abyss of dread of the universe," reflects the feeling of being connected with someone else. When you are connected with someone else, it is easier to feel connected with the world. People who are connected with others are more likely to give back to their communities and to reach out for help when they are in need.
Source: I And Thou
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