Desire Quote by Dean Koontz
““For those who dispair that their lives are without meaning and without purpose, for those who dwell in a lonelines so terrible that it has withered their hearts, for those who hate because they have no recognition of the destiny they share with all humanity, for those who would squander their lives in self-pity and in self-destruction because they have lost the saving wisdom with which they are born, for all these and many more, hope waits in the dreams of a dog, where the scared bature of life may be clearly experienced without all but binding filter of human need, desire, greed, envy and endless fear. And here, in dream woods and fields, along with the shores of dream seas, with the profound awareness of the playful presence abiding in all things, Curtis is able to prove what she thus far only dared to hope is true: that although her mother never loved her, there is one who always has.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “The Eyes of Darkness” (1991)
The passage urges hope for those lost in despair, suggesting dreams and a shared humanity can reveal love and purpose despite suffering.
In simple terms: Hope exists in dreams and shared humanity even in deep despair.
Key Takeaway
Seek hope through connection and imagination.
Themes
hope
despair
humanity
purpose
Mood
hopeful
melancholic
Type
literary
inspirational
When to use this quote
- mental health
- creative writing
- counseling
- support groups
Key Concepts
existential meaning
psychology
spirituality
Questions to Reflect On
- What dream gives you hope?
- How can you share your purpose with others?
A Different Perspective
Hope may feel abstract without concrete action.
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