Dysfunctional-society Quote by Anna Seghers
““I have a great longing for a particular sort of world in which one can work and breathe and sometimes be insanely happy. At the moment that is rather rare.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Seventh Cross by Anna Seghers, 1942
The quote expresses a yearning for a world where work, freedom, and occasional intense joy coexist, highlighting its scarcity in reality.
In simple terms: Wants a balanced life with work, freedom, and joy, which is rare.
Key Takeaway
Seek moments of joy within daily work.
Themes
work
freedom
joy
longing
rarity
Mood
reflective
hopeful
melancholic
Type
philosophical
inspirational
literary
When to use this quote
- creative professions
- remote work
- artistic pursuits
- personal projects
- mental health breaks
Key Concepts
existentialism
humanism
optimism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you create pockets of happiness in your routine?
- What societal changes would make this world more common?
A Different Perspective
Even in ideal conditions, systemic constraints may limit such fulfillment.
![“[Amy Carmichael's] great longing was to have a "single eye" for the glory of God. Whatever might blur the vision God had give her of His work, whatever could distract or deceive or tempt other to seek anything but the Lord Jesus Himself she tried to eliminate.” quote by Elisabeth Elliot](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/404/elisabeth-elliot-1209_amy_amy-carmichael-s-great-longing-was-to-ha_1010895.jpg)
