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Approach Quote by Jeanne Marie Bouvier de la Motte Guyon

“The more wants we have, the further we are from God, and the nearer we approach him, the better can we dispense with everything that is not Himself.” quote by Jeanne Marie Bouvier de la Motte Guyon
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“The more wants we have, the further we are from God, and the nearer we approach him, the better can we dispense with everything that is not Himself.”

Jeanne Marie Bouvier de la Motte Guyon

About This Quote

Increasing desire draws one nearer to God, allowing abandonment of worldly attachments.

In simple terms: More desire brings us closer to God, shedding non‑spiritual things.

Key Takeaway

Seek spiritual focus over material wants.

Themes

spirituality desire detachment faith

Mood

contemplative hopeful

Type

philosophical religious

When to use this quote

  • prayer
  • meditation
  • ethical choices

Key Concepts

theology mysticism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How to balance desire and detachment?
  • What non‑spiritual things hinder you?
A Different Perspective

Desire can become obsession.

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