Deep down Quote by Elizabeth O'Conner
“Somewhere deep down in us is stored the secret, and when we are digging in the wrong place, we know it. The secret wants to be discovered and will not let us go in peace a way that is not ours.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Sun in the Morning by Elizabeth O'Conner, 1960
The inner truth we possess is hidden, and searching in the wrong way prevents us from finding it, leading to unrest.
In simple terms: Our hidden truth is blocked by misguided searching.
Key Takeaway
Seek truth in the right place.
Themes
self‑discovery
inner truth
search
Mood
reflective
curious
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- therapy
- creative projects
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
psychology
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- What inner truth are you avoiding?
- How can you change your approach to self‑exploration?
A Different Perspective
The secret may be elusive despite effort.
![“Curly: Do you know what the secret of life is? Mitch: No. What? Curly: This. [He holds up one finger.] Mitch: Your finger? Curly: One thing. Just one thing. You stick to that and everything else don’t mean sh*t. Mitch: That’s great, but what’s the “one thing”? Curly: That’s what you’ve got to…” quote by Gary Keller](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7a8/gary-keller-11320_life_curly-do-you-know-what-the-secret-of-lif_339911.jpg)
