Believe Quote by Susan Orlean
“The world is so huge that people are always getting lost in it. There are too many ideas and things and people too many directions to go. I was starting to believe that the reason it matters to care passionately about something is that it whittles the world down to a more manageable size. It makes the world seem not huge and empty but full of possibility.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "The World Is So Huge", 2015
Focusing passionately on a cause narrows life's vastness into meaningful possibilities.
In simple terms: Passion narrows the world into possibilities.
Key Takeaway
Find a cause to focus on.
Themes
purpose
focus
possibility
overwhelm
Mood
inspired
hopeful
Type
motivational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career planning
- creative projects
- personal growth
- volunteering
Key Concepts
meaning‑making
psychology
choice
Questions to Reflect On
- What passion gives you clarity?
- How can you stay open while focusing?
A Different Perspective
Too much focus can limit openness to other opportunities.
