Pain Quote by David Zindell
““For our kind, there's always the burning to be more. (...) that is why true human beings feel more pain. Because we are more, but it's never quite enough - never.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Broken God, 1993
Human ambition drives continual growth, causing deeper suffering because fulfillment is never sufficient.
In simple terms: More ambition leads to more pain; never enough.
Key Takeaway
Accept limits of desire.
Themes
ambition
pain
humanity
insufficiency
Mood
philosophical
introspective
Type
thoughtful
melancholic
When to use this quote
- career advancement
- creative pursuits
- personal development
- spiritual quests
Key Concepts
existentialism
growth
suffering
desire
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives your endless striving?
- How can you find contentment?
A Different Perspective
Pursuing more can lead to burnout.
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