By trying to grab fulfillment everywhere, we find it nowhere.

Elisabeth Elliot
About This Quote

The idea of trying to fulfill one’s desires in every area of life can be a very destructive practice. Trying to find fulfillment in every aspect of your life can lead to a sense of emptiness. The best way to find fulfillment is to find it in the things that really matter.

Source: Passion And Purity

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