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“If we find ourselves with a desire that nothing in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that we were made for another world.” quote by CS Lewis
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“If we find ourselves with a desire that nothing in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that we were made for another world.”

CS Lewis

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A yearning unsatisfied by worldly things hints at a spiritual longing for a higher realm.

In simple terms: Deep yearning points to spiritual desire.

Key Takeaway

Explore spiritual practices to fulfill longing.

Themes

spirituality longing transcendence

Mood

contemplative hopeful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • religious study
  • meditation
  • artistic creation

Key Concepts

theology human desire existential search

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does your deepest desire reveal?
  • Can worldly experiences satisfy it?
A Different Perspective

May assume all longing is spiritual.

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