Enormous Quote by Susan Sontag
“God, living is enormous!”
About This Quote
Existence is vast and overwhelming, prompting awe at life's magnitude.
In simple terms: Life feels huge and awe‑inspiring.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the enormity of experience.
Themes
philosophy
existence
wonder
Mood
wonderful
introspective
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- travel
- art appreciation
- personal growth
- spiritual reflection
Key Concepts
existentialism
scale of life
Questions to Reflect On
- How does recognizing life's vastness affect your daily choices?
- What practices help you stay grounded amid awe?
A Different Perspective
The enormity can also feel oppressive or alienating.
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![“[In science any model depends on a pre-chosen taxonomy] a set of classifications into which we divide the enormous complexity of the real world... Land, labor, and capital are extremely heterogeneous aggregates, not much better than earth, air, fire, and water.” quote by Kenneth E. Boulding](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/47e/kenneth-e-boulding-3728_air_in-science-any-model-depends-on-a-pre-ch_12383.jpg)
![“What are you for? It may be, to a degree, consoling that white brothers and sisters did not vote for [Donald] Trump, and do not participate in that brand of animus, that gas-bagging of enormous bigotry.” quote by Michael Eric Dyson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/01d/michael-eric-dyson-1424_animus_what-are-you-for-it-may-be-to-a-degree-c_14940.jpg)
