Acquire Quote by Madeleine L'Engle
“I would like to travel light on this journey of life, to get rid of the encumbrances I acquire each day. . . . The most difficult thing to let go is my self, that self which, coddled and cozened, becomes smaller as it becomes heavier. I don't understand how and why I come to be only as I lose myself, but I know from long experience that this is so.”
About This Quote
Source Book: A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle, 1962
The quote urges shedding material and egoic burdens to travel more freely through life, recognizing the self can become a weight that hinders growth.
In simple terms: Let go of excess and ego to move freely.
Key Takeaway
Release attachments, lighten your path.
Themes
self‑growth
freedom
spirituality
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- daily routine
- personal development
- travel
- meditation
- creative work
Key Concepts
ego
attachment
impermanence
Questions to Reflect On
- What attachments keep you stuck?
- How can you honor your self while letting go?
A Different Perspective
The self is also a source of identity and motivation, making total detachment difficult.
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