Answers Quote by Isobelle Carmody
“You are born with the yearning arrow, my Glynna, though you are not yet fully aware of it. It is not a happy thing to possess, for nothing on earth - no goal, no person how ever beloved - will answer it. It points to the sky and to the heavens and the stars and when it cannot reach them, it must fall back to pierce your heart.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Unknown, 2021
A deep, unfulfilled yearning drives the soul toward unattainable heights, causing pain when unmet.
In simple terms: Unmet yearning causes heartache.
Key Takeaway
Accept and channel inner yearning.
Themes
spirituality
longing
pain
growth
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- creative writing
- self‑discovery
Key Concepts
existential yearning
inner conflict
transcendence
Questions to Reflect On
- What does your inner yearning reveal?
- How can you transform yearning into creative energy?
A Different Perspective
The yearning may be a sign of deeper purpose, not just suffering.
