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Philosophy Quote by Marina Tsvetaeva

“I have two enemies in all the world, Two twins, inseparably fused: The hunger of the hungry and the fullness of the full.” quote by Marina Tsvetaeva
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““I have two enemies in all the world, Two twins, inseparably fused: The hunger of the hungry and the fullness of the full.””

Marina Tsvetaeva

About This Quote

Source Poem: “The Hunger of the Hungry,” 1915

The poet identifies two insatiable drives: endless desire and complacent excess, both destructive.

In simple terms: Both endless craving and over‑indulgence are harmful.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and temper extremes.

Themes

desire excess balance human nature spirituality

Mood

melancholic reflective

Type

philosophical poetic

When to use this quote

  • personal ambition
  • consumer culture
  • spiritual practice
  • social inequality
  • environmental consumption

Key Concepts

psychology moral philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What drives your deepest cravings?
  • Can fulfillment be achieved without excess?
A Different Perspective

It may overlook the value of healthy ambition or contentment.

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