Attachment Quote by Edgar Allan Poe
“All suffering originates from craving, from attachment, from desire.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Philosophy of Suffering, 1845
Craving, attachment, and desire are the roots of all suffering.
In simple terms: Desire causes suffering.
Practice detachment to reduce suffering.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- meditation
- personal reflection
- stress reduction
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can one balance desire and contentment?
- What practices help lessen attachment?
Complete elimination of desire may be unrealistic.