Another world Quote by C. S. Lewis
“Creatures are not born with desires unless satisfaction for those desires exists. A baby feels hunger: well, there is such a thing as food. A duckling wants to swim: well, there is such a thing as water...If I find in myself a desire, which no experience in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that I was made for another world.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Screwtape Letters by C. S. Lewis, 1942
Desires arise only when there is something to fulfill them; unmet desires hint at a purpose beyond this life.
In simple terms: Desires need something to satisfy them.
Key Takeaway
Notice what you truly long for.
Themes
desire
purpose
spirituality
Mood
contemplative
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- parenting
- education
- career planning
- spiritual seeking
Key Concepts
theology
human motivation
Questions to Reflect On
- What desire feels impossible to satisfy?
- Could that desire point to a deeper calling?
A Different Perspective
If desires are misinterpreted, they may lead to false expectations.
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