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What I cry out for, like every being, with my whole life…

“What I cry out for, like every being, with my whole life and all my earthly passion, is something very different from an equal to cherish: it is a God to adore.” quote by Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
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“What I cry out for, like every being, with my whole life and all my earthly passion, is something very different from an equal to cherish: it is a God to adore.”

Pierre Teilhard de Chardin

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 distinguishes between a cherished equal and a divine object of worship, expressing a deep yearning for a transcendent God

In simple terms: Seeking a God to adore, not just an equal to cherish.

Key Takeaway

Pursue transcendent love.

Themes

spirituality theology longing

Mood

contemplative reverent

Type

theological philosophical

When to use this quote

  • prayer practice
  • ethical reflection

Key Concepts

religious philosophy personal devotion

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does worship mean beyond affection?
  • How does this desire shape moral action?
A Different Perspective

May be interpreted as exclusive religious view.

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