Enough Quote by Christopher Cokinos
“This is the planet teeming, this place we’ve come to and will leave tomorrow, deepened for the long return but not the wedded reach, the losing touch of self to self, contented more or less and known not nearly well enough.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Planet's Transience, 2015
Life on Earth is fleeting; we inhabit a temporary place, often disconnected from deeper self‑knowledge.
In simple terms: We live briefly on a changing planet, often unaware of ourselves.
Key Takeaway
Seek deeper self‑understanding.
Themes
existence
environment
self‑knowledge
Mood
contemplative
melancholic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- travel
- environmental activism
- personal growth
Key Concepts
philosophy
ecology
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “self to self” mean to you?
- How can you connect personal insight with planetary care?
A Different Perspective
Focusing on self may ignore urgent ecological action.
