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My yearning is my cup, my burning thirst is my drink, and…

“My yearning is my cup, my burning thirst is my drink, and my solitude is my intoxication; I do not and shall not quench my thirst. But in this burning that is never extinguished is a joy that never wanes.” quote by Khalil Gibran
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“My yearning is my cup, my burning thirst is my drink, and my solitude is my intoxication; I do not and shall not quench my thirst. But in this burning that is never extinguished is a joy that never wanes.”

Khalil Gibran

About This Quote

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

The speaker embraces unquenchable desire and solitude as sources of perpetual joy, rejecting external satisfaction.

In simple terms: Desire and solitude fuel endless joy.

Key Takeaway

Embrace inner longing.

Themes

spirituality desire solitude

Mood

contemplative poetic

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal growth
  • creative inspiration
  • mindful solitude

Key Concepts

existentialism self‑realization

Questions to Reflect On

  • What drives your inner thirst?
  • How to balance yearning with connection?
A Different Perspective

Such intensity can lead to isolation or burnout.

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