Man is a spiritual being, a soul, and at some period of his life everyone is possessed with an irresistible desire to know his relationship to the Infinite.. .. There is something within him which urges him to rise above himself, to control his environment, to master the body and all things physical and live in a higher and more beautiful world. David O. McKay
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The quote, “Man is a spiritual being, a soul, and at some period of his life everyone is possessed with an irresistible desire to know his relationship to the Infinite. . . .

There is something within him which urges him to rise above himself, to control his environment, to master the body and all things physical and live in a higher and more beautiful world.” , by Ralph Waldo Emerson, has two meanings: It can be read as saying that we are spiritual beings who seek to know our role in the universe. It can also be read as saying that we all have a drive within us which pushes us towards knowing our place in the universe. This is a very profound idea because it speaks to the deep desire most of us have throughout our lives.

We all have a desire for understanding. We all have a desire for knowledge. In fact, most of us spend our entire lives searching for answers to questions that we have throughout our lives.

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