Human heart Quote by G. de Purucker
““There is a hunger in every human heart, which nothing can satisfy or appease — a hunger for something more true than ordinary human beings wit of, a hunger for the real, a hunger for the sublime. It is the nostalgia of the soul, of the spirit-soul of man. The source of this longing is the homesickness brought about by the soul-memory of our spiritual abode, whence we came and towards which we are now on our return journey.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Hunger of the Soul” (unknown publication)
Humans possess an innate longing for deeper truth and the sublime, driven by a soul’s memory of its original home.
In simple terms: People crave something beyond ordinary life, a sense of returning home.
Key Takeaway
Seek experiences that connect you to deeper meaning.
Themes
spirituality
longing
identity
Mood
contemplative
inspired
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- art appreciation
- meditation
- travel
- philosophical study
Key Concepts
existential yearning
nostalgia for the divine
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “the real” mean to you?
- How can you honor this longing without losing grounding?
A Different Perspective
The pursuit of the sublime can lead to disappointment if expectations are unrealistic.
