Fugitive Quote by Ellen Glasgow
“Of one thing alone I am very sure: it is a law of our nature that the memory of longing should survive the more fugitive memory of fulfillment.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The House of Mirth by Edith Wharton, 1905
Longing endures longer than fleeting fulfillment, reflecting a deep human tendency to remember desire more vividly than satisfaction.
In simple terms: Desire is remembered longer than satisfaction.
Key Takeaway
Cherish and reflect on what you truly desire.
Themes
memory
longing
human nature
fulfillment
reflection
Mood
melancholic
contemplative
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- creative writing
- relationship counseling
- grief processing
Key Concepts
psychology
nostalgia
desire
impermanence
Questions to Reflect On
- What longing do you hold onto?
- How does remembering desire shape your choices?
A Different Perspective
Longing may idealize the past, obscuring present joys.
