Like love Quote by Jack London
““As the days went by, the evolution of LIKE into LOVE was accelerated. White Fang himself began to grow aware of it, though in his consciousness he knew not what love was. It manifested itself to him as a void in his being - a hungry, aching, yearning void that clamoured to be filled. It was a pain and an unrest; and it received easement only by the touch of the new god’s presence. At such times love was joy to him, a wild, keen-thrilling satisfaction. But when away from his god, the pain and the unrest returned; the void in him sprang up and pressed against him with its emptiness, and the hunger gnawed and gnawed unceasingly.””
About This Quote
The passage depicts love as an intense, yearning emptiness that only the presence of a higher power can soothe, turning longing into ecstatic fulfillment.
In simple terms: Love as a void filled by a divine presence
Key Takeaway
Love is both pain and joy, requiring a higher source
Themes
love
longing
spirituality
pain
joy
transformation
Mood
melancholic
intense
transcendent
Type
narrative
philosophical
poetic
When to use this quote
- experiencing profound longing
- seeking meaning through love
- feeling emptiness without connection
- finding solace in a higher power
- transforming pain into joy
Key Concepts
void
yearning
divine presence
emotional duality
Practical Applications
- exploring emotional depth in literature
- illustrating love's paradoxical nature
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the 'void' symbolize in human desire?
- How does the presence of a 'god' alter the experience of love?
