Animal Quote by Dag Hammarskjold
“Your cravings as a human animal do not become a prayer just because it is God whom you ask to attend to them.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Nobel Peace Prize Acceptance, 1962
Desires remain desires; they do not become sacred simply by invoking the divine.
In simple terms: Prayer isn’t a shortcut for cravings.
Key Takeaway
Respect the distinction.
Themes
faith
desire
prayer
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
ethical
theological
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- confessional dialogue
- ethical decision‑making
Key Concepts
theology
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- Can you separate need from worship?
- What does true prayer look like?
A Different Perspective
Divine may not fulfill personal cravings.
