Our poor human heart is flawed: it is like a cake without…
““Our poor human heart is flawed: it is like a cake without the frosting: the first two acts of the theatre without the climax. Even its design is marred for a small piece is missing out of the side. That is why it remains so unsatisfied: it wants life and it gets death: it wants Truth and it has to settle for an education; it craves love and gets only intermittent euphoria’s with satieties. Samples, reflections and fractions are only tastes, not mouthfuls. A divine trick has been played on the human heart as if a violin teacher gave his pupil an instrument with one string missing. God kept a part of man's heart in Heaven, so that discontent would drive him back again to Him Who is Eternal Life, All-Knowing Truth and the Abiding Ecstasy of Love.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Human longing is perpetual because our hearts are incomplete, driving us toward divine fulfillment beyond worldly pursuits.
In simple terms: We’re never fully satisfied, seeking something higher.
Key Takeaway
Seek deeper purpose beyond material wants.
Themes
spiritual yearning
incompleteness
faith
desire
theology
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
sermon
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- spiritual seeking
- philosophical reflection
Key Concepts
human condition
divine longing
existential dissatisfaction
Questions to Reflect On
- What part of your heart feels missing?
- How can you pursue the “missing” without despair?
A Different Perspective
Human contentment may be possible without spiritual yearning.