Absent Quote by Soren Kierkegaard
“I am convinced that God is love, this thought has for me a primitive lyrical validity. When it is present to me, I am unspeakably blissful, when it is absent, I long for it more vehemently than does the lover for his object.”
About This Quote
Source Philosophy: Either/Or, 1843
Love is portrayed as an essential, divine force whose presence brings bliss and whose absence intensifies longing.
In simple terms: Love feels like a deep, spiritual need.
Key Takeaway
Seek love as a guiding principle.
Themes
spirituality
longing
divine love
Mood
contemplative
yearning
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- relationship building
- spiritual practice
- coping with loss
Key Concepts
Existentialism
theology
emotional resonance
Questions to Reflect On
- How does longing shape your actions?
- What does love mean beyond romance?
A Different Perspective
Love alone cannot solve practical problems.
