Desire Quote by Rabindranath Tagore
““A fancy comes to me--that desire can never attain its object--it need never attain it.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Gardener, 1918
Desire for something unattainable creates endless longing without fulfillment.
In simple terms: Unattainable desire causes endless yearning.
Key Takeaway
Accept limits, seek realistic goals.
Themes
desire
longing
acceptance
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- relationship expectations
- career ambitions
- material cravings
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What unattainable desire drives you?
- How can you redirect that energy?
A Different Perspective
Desire without possibility can lead to frustration.
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