Animal Quote by Georges Bataille
“Each of us is incomplete compared to someone else - an animal's incomplete compared to a person... and a person compared to God, who is complete only to be imaginary.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Accursed Share”, 1949
Human beings are always lacking compared to others, and this endless incompleteness points toward an imagined perfection.
In simple terms: We are never whole; we compare ourselves to higher ideals.
Key Takeaway
Embrace humility and the quest for growth.
Themes
philosophy
comparisons
spirituality
Mood
thoughtful
existential
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- personal development
- religious reflection
- artistic creation
Key Concepts
incompleteness
idealism
human condition
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “complete” mean to you?
- How do comparisons affect self-worth?
A Different Perspective
The notion of an imagined perfect may lead to frustration.
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![“[Zarathustra] never abandoned the watchword of not having any end, not serving a cause, because, as he knew, causes pluck off the wings we fly with.” quote by Georges Bataille](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7df/georges-bataille-3741_abandoned_zarathustra-never-abandoned-the-watchwor_257983.jpg)
