Some people, no matter what you give them, still want the…
““Some people, no matter what you give them, still want the moon. The bread, the salt, white meat and dark meat, still hungry. The marriage bed and the cradle, still empty arms. You give them land, their own earth under their feet, still they take to the roads. And water: dig them the deepest, still it’s not deep enough to drink the moon from.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Human desire is insatiable; material gifts never satisfy deeper longings.
In simple terms: People always want more, never satisfied.
Key Takeaway
Seek inner fulfillment, not endless wants.
Themes
desire
insatiability
spiritual hunger
Mood
contemplative
melancholic
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- spiritual practice
- creative expression
- counseling
Key Concepts
existentialism
materialism
longing
Questions to Reflect On
- What truly satisfies you?
- How can one find contentment?
A Different Perspective
Material wealth cannot fill spiritual void.