Adventure Quote by Willa Cather
“In other searchings it might be the object of the quest that brought satisfaction, or it might be something incidental that one got on the way; but in religion, desire was fulfilment, it was the seeking itself that rewarded.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Song of the Lark by Willa Cather, 1912
Desire is fulfilled by the act of seeking, not just the object achieved; the quest itself provides satisfaction.
In simple terms: Seeking itself brings fulfillment.
Key Takeaway
Value the journey, not just the goal.
Themes
desire
quest
spirituality
Mood
reflective
inspired
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- spiritual practice
- creative projects
Key Concepts
existentialism
process orientation
Questions to Reflect On
- How does focusing on the process change outcomes?
- What rewards arise from the act of seeking?
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