Able Quote by Abbas Kiarostami
“I think that in life, being is nothing but an illusion. If we acknowledge that and accept the fact that we are in between states, that we are moving, and this movement is the nature of our lives, and we stop having aspirations for being in a definite state, we know life better and are able to enjoy it better.”
About This Quote
Source Film: Taste of Cherry, 1997
Life is fluid; accepting its impermanence and constant change frees us from clinging to fixed identities, allowing deeper enjoyment.
In simple terms: Accept change, enjoy life.
Embrace impermanence and let go of rigid expectations.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- mindfulness practice
- creative work
- relationships
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to live without fixed aspirations?
- How can one balance desire with acceptance?
Some may argue that aspirations give purpose, and abandoning them could lead to nihilism.