Desire Quote by Marcel Proust
““Coming abruptly, and without giving me time to trace it accurately to its source among so many ideas of a very different kind, the pleasure which accompanied this desire seemed only a degree superior to what was given me by my other thoughts.””
About This Quote
Source Book: In Search of Lost Time, Volume 1, 1913
The pleasure of a fleeting, hard‑to‑pinpoint desire feels slightly stronger than ordinary thoughts.
In simple terms: A fleeting desire feels more intense than normal thoughts.
Key Takeaway
Notice subtle cravings and explore their source.
Themes
desire
pleasure
introspection
Mood
contemplative
curious
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- creative brainstorming
- personal reflection
- artistic inspiration
Key Concepts
ephemerality
subjective experience
Questions to Reflect On
- What hidden desire is you overlooking?
- How can you capture fleeting inspiration?
A Different Perspective
The feeling may be fleeting and hard to capture, limiting its usefulness.
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