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.””
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.
Recognize and temper extremes.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal ambition
- consumer culture
- spiritual practice
- social inequality
- environmental consumption
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives your deepest cravings?
- Can fulfillment be achieved without excess?
It may overlook the value of healthy ambition or contentment.