--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Ubi nihil vales, ibi nihil velis" description: "\"“Ubi nihil vales, ibi nihil velis”\" — Arnold Geulincx" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7e4/arnold-geulincx-102007_amor_ubi-nihil-vales-ibi-nihil-velis-2269541_2269541.jpg" --- # Ubi nihil vales, ibi nihil velis ![“Ubi nihil vales, ibi nihil velis” quote by Arnold Geulincx](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7e4/arnold-geulincx-102007_amor_ubi-nihil-vales-ibi-nihil-velis-2269541_2269541.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7e4/arnold-geulincx-102007_amor_ubi-nihil-vales-ibi-nihil-velis-2269541_2269541.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7e4/arnold-geulincx-102007_amor_ubi-nihil-vales-ibi-nihil-velis-2269541_2269541.jpg) > ““Ubi nihil vales, ibi nihil velis”” Arnold Geulincx ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Without value or desire, existence feels empty, reflecting existential nihilism. **In simple terms:** Life lacks meaning without desire. Key Takeaway Seek purpose beyond emptiness. Themes nihilism philosophy meaning existence desire Mood philosophical critical Type Amor:0 Nihilism:1 Philosophy:1 Samuel-beckett:0 Ubi Nihil:1 Nihil Velis:1 Nihil Vales:1 Ibi Nihil:1 Vales Ibi:1 When to use this quote - contemplating purpose - philosophical debate - personal crisis Key Concepts existentialism absurdism skepticism Questions to Reflect On - What does “nothing” truly mean to you? - Can desire be cultivated? 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