Desire Quote by William Faulkner
““...I give you the mausoleum of all hope and desire...I give it to you not that you may remember time, but that you might forget it now and then for a moment and not spend all of your breath trying to conquer it.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Sound and the Fury, 1929
He offers a fleeting escape from time, urging occasional forgetfulness to avoid endless striving.
In simple terms: Forget time sometimes to avoid constant struggle.
Key Takeaway
Allow brief moments of release.
Themes
philosophy
time
desire
hope
escape
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
literary
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- creative writing
- mindfulness practice
- stress relief
Key Concepts
existentialism
temporal perception
human longing
Questions to Reflect On
- When is forgetting beneficial?
- How to balance ambition with rest?
A Different Perspective
Escape may lead to avoidance of necessary growth.
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