Adam and eve Quote by Andrea Cohen
““The other fish think me proud or discontented with my station. The birds think I'm beneath them. Even submerged I am out of my element, which I fear the Lord in his haste forgot to invent. I sent a letter to him once, pleading: make me this or make me that, limbo is hell upon a fish. I got a message back. It read: Don't despair, I made you purposely that way—bounding breathless into space, the way I made Adam and Eve, flitting between the field and ruined gardens of each other's airy arms.””
About This Quote
The speaker feels out of place in nature, pleading for a different existence, but receives acceptance of their unique design.
In simple terms: Feeling misplaced yet accepted as you are.
Key Takeaway
Embrace your inherent nature.
Themes
identity
existence
acceptance
Mood
melancholic
hopeful
Type
existential
inspirational
When to use this quote
- career counseling
- personal growth
- spiritual contemplation
Key Concepts
philosophy
existentialism
self‑concept
Questions to Reflect On
- What aspects of yourself feel misaligned?
- How can you thrive within your given circumstances?
A Different Perspective
Accepting one's role may limit desire for change.
