Married couples who quarrel bitterly every day may really need each other as deeply as those who appear to be desperately in love.
Edward AbbeyRead
My own ambition, my deepest and truest ambition, is to find within myself someday, somehow, the ability to do likewise, to do NOTHING - and find it enough.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of finding contentment in simplicity and stillness.
Edward Abbey expresses a profound desire to reach a state where doing nothing is considered enough, highlighting the struggle between ambition and the quest for inner peace. He suggests that true fulfillment may come from embracing stillness and simplicity rather than constant activity or achievement.
Themes
ContentmentStillnessSimplicityAmbitionInner Peace
In practice
Example use cases
During a mindfulness retreat, this quote can be shared to inspire others to appreciate silence and stillness.
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