Desire Quote by Luke Rhinehart
“Give up all hope, all illusion, all desire..I've tried. I've tried and still I desire, I still desire not to desire and hope to be without hope and have the illusion I can be without illusions..Give up, I say. Give up everything, including the desire to be saved.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Dice Man by Luke Rhinehart, 1971
The quote urges renouncing all attachments, desires, and hopes to achieve a state beyond illusion, though it paradoxically expresses lingering longing.
In simple terms: Let go of all wants and hopes to find freedom from illusion.
Key Takeaway
Release attachment to desire and hope.
Themes
detachment
illusion
desire
spirituality
Mood
conflicted
reflective
Type
philosophical
paradoxical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- meditation
- psychotherapy
- addiction recovery
- spiritual practice
- philosophical inquiry
Key Concepts
existentialism
nihilism
paradox
Questions to Reflect On
- Can you truly let go without wanting to?
- What does hope mean when you reject it?
A Different Perspective
The paradox of desiring not to desire may trap one in endless craving.
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