Craving Quote by Heraclitus
“The phases of fire are craving and satiety.”
About This Quote
Source Fragment: The Nature of Fire, 500 BC
He describes fire’s phases as craving and satiety, metaphorically linking desire and fulfillment.
In simple terms: Desire and satisfaction are fire’s stages.
Balance desire and contentment.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal motivation
- goal setting
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you recognize true satiety?
- What fuels your cravings?
Desire can become endless.