Joy of life Quote by Jens Peter Jacobsen
““Know ye not that there is here in this world a secret confraternity, which one might call the Company of Melancholiacs? That people there are who by natural constitution have been given a different nature and disposition than the others; that have a larger heart and a swifter blood, that wish and demand more, have stronger desires and a yearning which is wilder and more ardent than that of the common herd. They are fleet as children over whose birth good fairies have presided; their eyes are opened wider; their senses are more subtile in all their perceptions. The gladness and joy of life, they drink with the roots of their heart, the while the others merely grasp them with coarse hands.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Conspiracy of the Melancholy, Jens Peter Jacobsen, 1869
Some people possess a heightened sensitivity and yearning, experiencing life more intensely than the ordinary, often feeling out of place.
In simple terms: Highly sensitive people feel life deeply.
Key Takeaway
Honor your unique sensitivity.
Themes
sensitivity
yearning
difference
creativity
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- artistic pursuits
- deep relationships
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
existentialism
psychology
artistic temperament
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you channel intense feelings?
- What supports your unique nature?
A Different Perspective
Such intensity can lead to isolation.
