Desire Quote by Doreen Valiente
“And thou who thinkest to seek for me, know thy seeking and yearning shall avail thee not, unless thou know this mystery: that if that which thou seekest thou findest not within thee, thou wilt never find it without thee”
About This Quote
Source Book: Witchcraft: A Handbook of Magic, 1971
True seeking must begin within; external quests fail without inner understanding.
In simple terms: You must know yourself before finding anything else.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate inner awareness before external pursuits.
Themes
self‑knowledge
spiritual quest
inner work
Mood
introspective
serene
Type
mystical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- meditation
- creative projects
- relationship building
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
Mysticism
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What inner truth are you avoiding?
- How can inner work support your external goals?
A Different Perspective
Focusing inward may neglect practical external actions needed for success.
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