Desire Quote by Anonymous
“Eternity will not be long enough to learn all he is, or to praise him for all he has done, but then, that matters not; for we shall be always with him, and we desire nothing more.”
About This Quote
The quote expresses that eternity is insufficient to fully know or praise a divine being, yet constant presence with the divine outweighs that limitation.
In simple terms: We cannot fully know or praise the divine, but being with it matters most.
Key Takeaway
Value presence over complete understanding.
Themes
spirituality
faith
humility
Mood
reverent
contemplative
Type
mystical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- religious worship
- philosophical contemplation
- seeking meaning
Key Concepts
theology
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance reverence with the desire to know more?
- What does “being always with him” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
It may overlook the importance of active learning and action.
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