Quote by Eric Hoffer

Our passionate preoccupation with the sky, the stars, and a God somewhere in outer space is a homing impulse. We are drawn back to where we came from.

Our passionate preoccupation with the sky, the stars, and a

Summary

This quote suggests that humans have a deep-seated fascination with the sky, stars, and the concept of a higher power existing beyond our earthly realm. It implies that our curiosity about the cosmos is rooted in an innate desire to return to our origins. We are driven to seek answers about our existence and the possibility of a divine presence beyond what is known to us, contemplating our place in the universe and longing for a connection to something greater than ourselves.

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