Anarch Quote by Ernst Jünger
““Religio", as we know, harks back to a word (re-ligio) meaning "bond" and that is precisely what the anarch rejects. He does not go in for Moses with the Ten Commandments or, indeed, for any prophets. Nor does he wish to hear anything concerning gods or rumors about them, except as a historian - or unless they appear to him. That is when the conflicts begin. So, if I state, "in order to pray," I am following an innate instinct that is no weaker than the sexual drive - in fact, even stronger. The two are alike insofar as foul things can happen when they are suppressed.””
About This Quote
Source Book: "The Forest Passage", 1971
The instinct to pray is a natural, powerful drive akin to sexual desire; suppressing it leads to conflict and disorder.
In simple terms: Prayer is a deep, innate urge, like any strong drive.
Key Takeaway
Honor natural impulses rather than suppress them.
Themes
spirituality
human nature
conflict
Mood
introspective
serious
Type
philosophical
psychological
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- ritual practice
- psychological health
Key Concepts
instinctual drives
psychology
religion
Questions to Reflect On
- What natural urges do you suppress, and why?
- How can you integrate them health? life?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on suppression can cause psychological strain.
