But, - and there it is, - we want to live and move, though…
““But, - and there it is, - we want to live and move, though we have no reason to, because it happens that it is the nature of life to live and move, to want to live and move. If it were not for this, life would be dead. It is because of this life that is in you that you dream of your immortality. The life that is in you is alive and wants to go on being alive forever. Bah! An eternity of piggishness!””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Life’s drive to live and move is innate; without it, existence would be dead, prompting a yearning for immortality.
In simple terms: Life compels us to live and seek eternity.
Key Takeaway
Honor the drive to live.
Themes
existentialism
vitalism
immortality
Mood
reflective
poetic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal motivation
- literary analysis
- spiritual reflection
Key Concepts
philosophy
human drive
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “eternity of piggishness” suggest?
- How do you balance desire for permanence with present life?
A Different Perspective
May ignore the value of acceptance of mortality.