Becoming Quote by Simone Weil
“We must wish either for that which actually exists or for that which cannot in any way exist or, still better, for both. That which is and that which cannot be are both outside the realm of becoming.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Need for Roots, 1949
True desire should encompass both reality and the impossible, transcending ordinary becoming.
In simple terms: Wish for both what is and what cannot be.
Key Takeaway
Balance acceptance of reality with visionary aspirations.
Themes
philosophy
desire
metaphysics
existence
idealism
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal goal setting
- creative brainstorming
- ethical debates
- artistic creation
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
ontological dualism
theory of becoming
spiritual yearning
Questions to Reflect On
- What impossible ideal guides your actions?
- How do you reconcile reality with aspiration?
A Different Perspective
May be seen as impractical in concrete decision‑making.
