Quote by C. JoyBell C.

I'm not in search of sanctity, sacredness, purity; these things are found after this life, not in this life; but in this life I search to be completely human: to feel, to give, to take, to laugh, to get lost, to be found, to dance, to love and to lust, to be so human.

I'm not in search of sanctity, sacredness, purity; these thi

Summary

This quote emphasizes the speaker's rejection of seeking religious or morally virtuous qualities in their current life. Instead, they express a desire to embrace the full range of human experiences and emotions. They aspire to fully immerse themselves in feelings, both positive and negative, engage in both giving and taking, experience joy and vulnerability, wander and be discovered, engage in lightheartedness and intimacy, and ultimately embrace the entirety of the human condition. The quote suggests a celebration of human nature and a yearning for a rich and authentic existence.

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By C. JoyBell C.

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