Desire Quote by Lawrence Durrell
“Perhaps our only sickness is to desire a truth which we cannot bear rather than to rest content with the fictions we manufacture out of each other.”
About This Quote
People suffer when they chase unattainable truths instead of accepting the comforting stories we create together.
In simple terms: Desiring impossible truth causes suffering.
Key Takeaway
Accept shared narratives for peace.
Themes
truth
suffering
fiction
Mood
contemplative
melancholic
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- relationships
- artistic collaboration
- community building
- self‑acceptance
Key Concepts
existentialism
social constructivism
Questions to Reflect On
- What truths are worth pursuing?
- How do shared stories shape identity?
A Different Perspective
Truth can be valuable; rejecting it may hinder growth.
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