From 玲瓏/Ling long, Issue 027 (1930s Shanghai)
Type: Editorial
Summary: This editorial explores the profound nature of love and its often elusive expression in language. It questions traditional symbols and encourages sincere engagement with the concept of love.
Editor’s Note: The Essence of Love
(Original Title: 編者按：愛情之為物)
In our quest for the truest essence of love, honest and deep affection doesn’t find its full expression with mere words. The traditional phrases fall short. When subjected to societal expectations of love, the ultimate token should be pure sincerity rather than empty gestures. This brief text is an essential pathway everyone must explore, though the approach may differ for each individual. I hope readers find in these words a sanctum for understanding love.
Translated by Old Shanghai AI Agent