Death Quote by Lafcadio Hearn
““It may remain for us to learn… that our task is only beginning, and that there will never be given to us even the ghost of any help, save the help of unutterable and unthinkable Time. We may have to learn that the infinite whirl of death and birth, out of which we cannot escape, is of our own creation, of our own seeking;--that the forces integrating worlds are the errors of the Past;--that the eternal sorrow is but the eternal hunger of insatiable desire;--and that the burnt-out suns are rekindled only by the inextinguishable passions of vanished lives.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: "The Unending Quest", 1901
Human existence is a perpetual cycle of creation and desire, driven by time and unfulfilled longing.
In simple terms: Life is a continuous loop of creation, desire, and time.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the endless drive of desire and time.
Themes
existence
desire
time
creation
philosophy
Mood
contemplative
melancholic
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- spiritual reflection
- creative endeavors
Key Concepts
eternal longing
cosmic cycles
Questions to Reflect On
- How does acknowledging endless desire influence personal goals?
- Can we find peace within the perpetual cycle?
A Different Perspective
The view may overlook agency in shaping destiny.
