Delusion Quote by Benjamin Kunkel
““As you grow up, and you’ll find this, you keep getting involved with larger and larger illusions that take longer and longer to fall away. The great hope is eventually to find a delusion that will outlast your life.””
About This Quote
Source Book: “The Idiot” by Benjamin Kunkel, 2015
Life involves shedding false beliefs; the ultimate goal is finding a lasting truth that endures beyond personal existence
In simple terms: We outgrow illusions and seek a lasting purpose.
Seek enduring meaning beyond fleeting beliefs.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal crises
- midlife transitions
- spiritual quests
- academic study
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What belief have you outgrown?
- Can any belief truly outlast a lifetime?
Finding a permanent delusion may be impossible; all beliefs are provisional.