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“Existence is Appetite: the gnaw of being; the one attempt of all things to assimilate to some higher attempt.” quote by Charles Fort
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“Existence is Appetite: the gnaw of being; the one attempt of all things to assimilate to some higher attempt.”

Charles Fort

About This Quote

Source Book: The Book of the Damned, 1919

Human desire drives us to consume and assimilate, seeking higher purpose.

In simple terms: We constantly seek meaning.

Key Takeaway

Reflect on personal motivations.

Themes

desire meaning existence

Mood

thoughtful inquisitive

Type

philosophical reflective

When to use this quote

  • personal growth
  • philosophical inquiry
  • creative work

Key Concepts

assimilation purpose seeking

Questions to Reflect On

  • What higher purpose guides your actions?
  • How does desire shape your life?
A Different Perspective

The metaphor may oversimplify complex motivations.

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