Hermaphrodites Quote by Milan Kundera
““He suddenly recalled the famous myth from Plato's Symposium: People were hermaphrodites until God split them in two, and now all the halves wander the world over seeking one another. Love is the longing for the half of ourselves we have lost.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Unbearable Lightness of Being by Milan Kundera, 1984
Love is portrayed as a search for the missing half of our soul, reflecting a myth that humans were once whole before being split.
In simple terms: Love seeks the lost half of ourselves.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and nurture your missing part.
Themes
love
identity
completion
mythology
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- relationship counseling
- self‑help
- art therapy
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
Platonic myth
psychology
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- What half of yourself do you feel is missing?
- How does this myth shape your view of partnership?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may oversimplify complex human connections.
