A man who as a physical being is always turned toward the outside, thinking that his happiness lies outside him, finally turns inward and discovers that the source is within him. Soren Kierkegaard discoverfinallyhappiness Change image and share on social
People understand me so poorly that they don't even understand my complaint about them not understanding me. Soren Kierkegaard complaintpeoplepoorly Change image and share on social
There are, as is known, insects that die in the moment of fertilization. So it is with all joy: life's highest, most splendid moment of enjoyment is accompanied by death. Soren Kierkegaard accompanydeathdie Change image and share on social
Purity of heart is to will one thing. Soren Kierkegaard heartpuritything Change image and share on social
Just as in earthly life lovers long for the moment when they are able to breathe forth their love for each other, to let their souls blend in a soft whisper, so the mystic longs for the moment when in prayer he can, as it were, creep into God. Soren Kierkegaard blendbreathecreep share on social
Because of its tremendous solemnity death is the light in which great passions, both good and bad, become transparent, no longer limited by outward appearences. Soren Kierkegaard appearencebaddeath Change image and share on social
I feel as if I were a piece in a game of chess, when my opponent says of it: That piece cannot be moved. Soren Kierkegaard chessfeelgame Change image and share on social
I see it all perfectly; there are two possible situations - one can either do this or that. My honest opinion and my friendly advice is this: do it or do not do it - you will regret both. Soren Kierkegaard advicefriendlyhonest Change image and share on social
Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards. Soren Kierkegaard backwardsforwardlife Change image and share on social
