Desire Quote by Austin Osman, Spare
““The wise pleasure seeker, having realised they are "different degrees of desire" and never desirable, gives up both Virtue and Vice and becomes a Kiaist. Riding the Shark of his desire he crosses the ocean of the dual principle and engages himself in self-love. ””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Book of Pleasure (Self Love), 1913
Realizing desire is transient leads to abandoning both virtue and vice, embracing self-love as a higher path.
In simple terms: Let go of moral extremes, love yourself.
Key Takeaway
Practice self-acceptance beyond dualities.
Themes
self-love
philosophy
spirituality
non-duality
Mood
contemplative
introspective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- meditation
- artistic creation
- personal transformation
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
mysticism
psychology
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does self-love differ from selfishness?
- Can one transcend virtue and vice?
A Different Perspective
May ignore societal responsibilities.
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