Bed Quote by Edward Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Baron Lytton
“Ere yet we yearn for what is out of our reach, we are still in the cradle. When wearied out with our yearnings, desire again falls asleep; we are on the death-bed.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Unknown, 19th century
Human longing for the unattainable persists even as life wanes, leading to a quiet resignation.
In simple terms: We crave the unreachable, then tire and accept death.
Key Takeaway
Accept limits, cherish present.
Themes
longing
mortality
acceptance
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
philosophical
existential
When to use this quote
- old age
- terminal illness
- unfulfilled ambitions
Key Concepts
existentialism
human desire
Questions to Reflect On
- What do you truly need versus what you think you need?
- How does acceptance change your outlook?
A Different Perspective
Desire may persist despite futility.
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