Desire Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson
“A third felicity of age is that ithas found expression. The youth suffers not only from ungratified desires, but from powers untried, and from a picture in his mind of a careerwhich has as yet no outward reality. He is tormented with the want of correspondence between things and thoughts.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "Self‑Reliance", 1841
Youth often feels restless because unfulfilled desires clash with untapped potential and vague career visions.
In simple terms: Young people crave purpose and direction.
Key Takeaway
Explore and actualize hidden talents.
Themes
growth
purpose
potential
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- college planning
- career counseling
- personal journaling
Key Concepts
self‑discovery
career development
Questions to Reflect On
- What untapped power do you feel inside?
- How can you bridge desire and action?
A Different Perspective
The quote assumes a linear path to fulfillment, which may not exist for everyone.
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