Activity Quote by Alan Watts
“The greater part of human activity is designed to make permanent those experiences and joys which are only lovable because they are changing.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Book: Joy by Alan Watts, 1966
Human activity seeks to preserve fleeting joys, which are cherished because they change.
In simple terms: We try to hold onto changing pleasures.
Key Takeaway
Embrace impermanence.
Themes
impermanence
joy
human desire
Mood
contemplative
serene
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- memory keeping
- art creation
- relationship building
- mindful practice
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- What joys do you cling to?
- How can acceptance of change improve wellbeing?
A Different Perspective
Attempting permanence can cause suffering.
