Achievement Quote by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn
“... direct [people] towards mutual affection. A beast gnawing at its prey can be happy too, but only human beings can feel affection for each other, and this is the highest achievement they can aspire to.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Gulag Archipelago, Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, 1973
Human beings uniquely achieve mutual affection, a high moral goal.
In simple terms: People can love each other, which is a great achievement.
Cultivate mutual affection.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- friendship
- romantic relationships
- teamwork
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you foster affection in adversity?
- What limits our ability to feel affection?
Affection can be difficult in hostile environments.