The thing we long for, that we are For one transcendent moment.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- This quote suggests that in moments of deep longing, a person becomes fully defined by that desire.
- In plain terms
- When you deeply want something, you become that desire for a moment.
- What can you take from it?
- Deep desire defines who we are in specific moments.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you long for most?
- Does a desire define you?
Another view
Identity is usually more complex than a single desire.
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