Craving Quote by Marilynne Robinson
““For need can blossom into all the compensation it requires. To crave and to have are as like as a thing and its shadow. For when does a berry break upon the tongue as sweetly as when one longs to taste it, and when is the taste refracted into so many hues and savors of ripeness and earth, and when do our senses know any thing so utterly as when we lack it? And here again is a foreshadowing-the world will be made whole. For to wish for a hand on one's hair is all but to feel it. So whatever we may lose, very craving gives it back to us again. Though we dream and hardly know it, longing, like an angel, fosters us, smooths our hair, and brings us wild strawberries.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Nature of Longing, 2015
Longing mirrors desire, enriching experience; yearning creates depth, making fulfillment richer and more meaningful.
In simple terms: Desire deepens appreciation of what we have.
Key Takeaway
Embrace longing as a path to growth.
Themes
desire
longing
fulfillment
Mood
thoughtful
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- creative pursuits
- relationships
- personal growth
Key Concepts
craving
sensory perception
spiritual yearning
Questions to Reflect On
- What does your longing reveal about your values?
- How can yearning inspire constructive action?
A Different Perspective
Unchecked longing can lead to dissatisfaction.
