Desire Quote by Isaac Bashevis Singer
““At moments when Herman fantasized about a new metaphysics, or even a new religion, he based everything on the attraction of the sexes. In the beginning was lust. The godly, as well as the human, principle is desire. Gravity, light, magnetism, thought may be aspects of the same universal longing. Suffering, emptiness, darkness are nothing more than interruptions of a cosmic orgasm that grows forever in intensity...””
About This Quote
Source novel: "The Metaphysical Lover", 1975
Desire underlies all forces, from physics to spirituality, driving creation and suffering alike.
In simple terms: Desire fuels everything.
Key Takeaway
Channel desire constructively.
Themes
desire
physics
spirituality
Mood
reflective
introspective
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- scientific inquiry
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
cosmic longing
universal drive
creation
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives your deepest motivations?
- Can desire be both creative and destructive?
A Different Perspective
Risk of reducing complex phenomena to a single metaphor.
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