Your cravings as a human animal do not become a prayer just because it is God whom you ask to attend to them.
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The dizziness in the face of les espaces infinis--only overcome if we dare to gaze into them without any protection. And accept them as the reality before which we must justify our existence. For this is the truth we must reach to live, that everything is and we just in it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Embracing the vastness of existence is essential for understanding our purpose.
This quote by Dag Hammarskjold speaks to the profound nature of existence and our place within it. It suggests that while the infinite spaces of life can be overwhelming, we must face them with courage and acceptance to truly understand and justify our existence. By contemplating the vastness of reality, we find clarity and purpose in our lives.
Themes
ExistenceRealityAcceptancePurposeCourage
In practice
Example use cases
During a philosophy class discussion about the nature of existence.
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