Born Quote by Lauren Slater
“I was born from nothing and to nothing I will return. And yet, when i say the word nothing, when i admit, at last, 'I am nothing,' i feel mysteriously like something again, ground zero, genesis, the pull of possibilities.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Conversation with Lauren Slater, 2022
Even when we feel nothing, acknowledging it can spark a sense of potential and rebirth.
In simple terms: Admitting emptiness can lead to feeling alive again.
Key Takeaway
Embrace emptiness to unlock possibilities.
Themes
identity
existence
potential
Mood
introspective
hopeful
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- grief
- creative block
- spiritual crisis
- career transition
Key Concepts
nihilism
self‑realization
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “nothing” mean to you?
- How can you turn emptiness into growth?
A Different Perspective
Emptiness can also lead to despair if not balanced.
