Quote by E. M. Forster

Our life on earth is, and ought to be, material and carnal. But we have not yet learned to manage our materialism and carnality properly; they are still entangled with the desire for ownership.

Our life on earth is, and ought to be, material and carnal.

Summary

This quote suggests that while it is natural for humans to have materialistic and carnal instincts, we have not yet mastered the art of effectively handling them. The quote highlights that our desires for possession and ownership often intertwine with our materialistic and carnal desires, causing an imbalance in our lives. It implies that we should strive to find a better way to manage and control these instincts, suggesting that there is a need to separate them from the desire for ownership in order to live a more fulfilling existence.

Topics

Consumerism

By E. M. Forster

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