Grief Quote by C.S. Lewis
““But those two circles, above all the point at which they touched, are the very thing I am mourning for, homesick for, famished for. You tell me 'she goes on.' But my heart and body are crying out, come back, come back. Be a circle, touching my circle on the plane of Nature. But I know this is impossible. I know that the thing I want is exactly the thing I can never get.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “The Four Loves” (or similar) by C.S. Lewis, 1960
A longing for an impossible, perfect connection creates deep sorrow and yearning.
In simple terms: Missing a perfect bond hurts.
Key Takeaway
Accept imperfection and cherish what is.
Themes
longing
loss
unattainable love
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
philosophical
poetic
When to use this quote
- relationships
- spiritual quests
- creative expression
Key Concepts
existential yearning
spiritual longing
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this yearning reveal about your values?
- How can you find fulfillment without perfection?
A Different Perspective
Idealizing the impossible can hinder real connections.
