. . . this life is a perpetual chequer-work of good and…
“. . . this life is a perpetual chequer-work of good and evil, pleasure and pain. When in possession of what we desire, we are only so much the nearer losing it; and when at a distance from it, we live in expectation of enjoying it again.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Life constantly oscillates between opposites; desire creates both closeness and distance, leading to perpetual longing.
In simple terms: Life is a balance of good and bad, desire and loss.
Key Takeaway
Accept the ebb and flow of desire.
Themes
philosophy
human experience
desire
duality
expectation
Mood
thoughtful
melancholic
Type
reflective
inspirational
When to use this quote
- relationship counseling
- goal setting
- mindfulness practice
Key Concepts
existentialism
psychology
balance
Questions to Reflect On
- How can one find peace amid constant desire?
- What practices reduce the pain of unfulfilled wants?
A Different Perspective
Desire can cause suffering if attachment is too strong.