Essence Quotes

“What do we mean by saying that existence precedes essence? We mean that man first of all exists, encounters himself, surges up in the world-and defines himself afterward.”
― Jean-Paul Sartre, Existentialism is a Humanism

“If the private life of the sea could ever be transposed onto paper, it would talk not about rivers or rain or glaciers or of molecules of oxygen and hydrogen, but of the millions of encounters its waters have shared with creatures of another nature.”
― Federico Chini, The Sea Of Forgotten Memories

“In the essence of truth lies deceit.”
― Dejan Stojanovic, The Sun Watches the Sun

“At the end of the day, you should try to remember that it's not about the number of followers you have or the numbers of likes, comments, and shares your posts are getting.
It's the number of people who will be present in the hospital room when you fall terribly sick.
It's the number of people who will remember your birthday like they remember their first name.
It's the number of people who will invite you to celebrate Christmas or new year's eve.
It's the number of people who will actually show up to look at your newborn child or to bless your newly bought house.
It's the number of people who will actually cross an ocean to see your face.
It's the number of people who will wipe your tears when one of your parents passes away.
It's the number of people who will make a slightly larger than a thumb effort to be there for you.”
― Malak El Halabi

“Why does every road eventually narrow into a point at the horizon? Because that's where the point lies.”
― Vera Nazarian, The Perpetual Calendar of Inspiration

“If therefore my work is negative, irreligious, atheistic, let it be remembered that atheism — at least in the sense of this work — is the secret of religion itself; that religion itself, not indeed on the surface, but fundamentally, not in intention or according to its own supposition, but in its heart, in its essence, believes in nothing else than the truth and divinity of human nature.”
― Ludwig Feuerbach, Essence of Christianity

“I think the reason why I don't read so much, is because as I have observed, whole books all boil down to a drop of essence. You can read a book full of ten thousand words and at the end, sum it up in one sentence; I am more for the one sentence. I am more for the essence. It's like how you need a truckload of roses to extract one drop of rose oil; I don't want to bother with the truckload of roses because I would rather walk away with the drop of rose oil. So in my mind, I have written two hundred books. Why? Because I have with me two hundred vials with one drop of essence in each!”
― C. JoyBell C.

“[...] Essence simply enjoys and commits attention and love to whatever is. In fact, committing attention to anything that is present results in enjoyment. The ego enjoys so little because it commits attention to what isn't present and to what it doesn't have, and suffers over that, instead of committing attention to whatever is. It loves its fantasies, dreams, and desires more than it loves reality.”
― Gina Lake, What About Now?: Reminders for Being in the Moment

“Essence loves whatever is happening because it either created it or allowed you (your ego) to create it for your growth and evolution. What you learn to love about whatever you are experiencing is not how it makes you feel, but how perfectly it is suited to support your evolution toward greater love, wisdom, compassion, courage, patience, and understanding. Life is perfectly designed to evolve us, and that is what is lovable about every moment.”
― Gina Lake, What About Now?: Reminders for Being in the Moment

“Stillness offers an experience of being and a recognition that being . . . my essence . . . is a part of all Being, all Essence.”
― Nancy J. Napier & Carolyn Tricomi

“It is the very essence of art,' she [Hallie Flanagan:] told a group gathered in Washington . . ., 'that it exceed bounds, often including those of tradition, decorum, and that mysterious thing called taste. It is the essence of art that it shatter accepted patterns, advance into unknown territory, challenge the existing order. Art is highly explosive. To be worth its salt it must have in that salt a fair sprinkling of gunpowder.”
― Susan Quinn, Furious Improvisation: How the Wpa and a Cast of Thousands Made High Art Out of Desperate Times

“The spirit partly lies in physical body,
the rest of it is still waiting to be refitted.”
― Toba Beta, My Ancestor Was an Ancient Astronaut

“Essence of any creature encompasses more than one realm.
Here now this body, is a vehicle of my essence in this universe.”
― Toba Beta, My Ancestor Was an Ancient Astronaut

“What's the matter, fairy boy? Pissed because Chrys rather kiss me?" - Essence (Nymphs of Macedonia Trilogy #1)”
― Racheal McGillivary

“In essence, we are deeper than being; we are character, which contains the conscious forces of love, justice, kindness, faith, and forgiveness.”
― Gary Gordon, The Values Pursued Life: Excellence and Greatness from Within

“An Enforcer’s style is to destroy all magicians in sight and lap up their essence like a starved cur.”
― Lita Burke, Wrath, Prequel to Tredan's Bane

“The essence of every moment is to find the reason or purpose for being in a particular place at a specific point in time.”
― Steven Redhead, Life Is A Circus

“No, he was silver and amber, starlings and deep, deep purple skies of the night.”
― Gina Marinello-Sweeney, Prince of Chandeliers

“Live deeply, etch deeply the quivering soul, for to live is to be filled with the scent of life, sense the fullness, and float in laughter and torment.”
― Jayita Bhattacharjee

“Happiness is a graceful presence that connects you to your essence.”
― SCMontenegro

“Returning to your essence doesn’t mean escaping the world – it means arriving fully in it.”
― Dirk Hessel, Beautiful Human!: Discovering the Essence of Life

“This moment is your gateway to eternity.”
― Dirk Hessel, Beautiful Human!: Discovering the Essence of Life

“The essence of all being is love,
and the world of forms
is its dance,
its play,
its expression,”
― Dirk Hessel, Beautiful Human!: Discovering the Essence of Life

“Deep within the recesses of your being, there exists a serene stillness, a hidden sanctuary where the tumult of the outside world gradually fades into silence. It is a refuge you can always return to, a sacred space where the weight of life dissipates and your true self blossoms, much like a fragile flower slowly unfurling its petals to welcome the caress of the sun. Your essence mirrors a stunning garden, vibrant and alive, where each bloom narrates tales of beauty and grace. This is hallowed ground, where the soft whispers of your heart intertwine with the gentle rustling of leaves, creating a symphony that resonates in perfect harmony. Within this enchanted haven, the world softens, and time seems to linger, allowing you to savor each moment. In the delicate balance of your masculine and feminine energies, there exists a kind of magic that transcends the ordinary. This exquisite equilibrium encapsulates the very essence of sensuality ~ a divine dance of strength and softness, fervor and gentleness. In this state of harmony, you emanate an irresistible allure, beckoning others to step into the warmth of your garden, where love and authenticity thrive in rich abundance...”
― Kaia Emerald

“I cherish the moonlight, a soft, silver glow, painting the night with a luminous flow. It whispers of secrets in shadows that sway, guiding lost wanderers who’ve drifted away. The rainstorms arrive with a passionate cry, a symphony pouring from the vast, stormy sky. Each drop is a heartbeat, each flash is a spark, igniting the soul in the depths of the dark. I revel in moments that breathe with a pulse, in laughter and longing, in silence and impulse. From the rustle of leaves to the songs of the sea, so many things hold a spirit in me. Enchanted by dolphins, in oceans so grand, their playful leaps echo the joy of the land. They dance with the waves, in a shimmering play, whispering tales of the deep, where the heart longs to stay. The warmth of the sun on a crips summer day, the dance of the fireflies that flicker and sway. In the essence of life, where the wild things roam, I find the deep beauty that calls me back home. In the hush of the tide, where the mysteries dwell, I’m wrapped in the magic that words cannot tell. From moonlit reflections to the ocean's embrace, I love all the wonders that fill this vast space...”
― Kaia Emerald

“Never let fear stop you from doing anything of the essence. Rise above fear and make an unforgettable entrance through the gates of success.”
― Gift Gugu Mona, The Kind of Substance You Need For Your Success

“Ne conserve que l’essence. N’ajoute que par nécessité”
― anthony gosme

“Maybe that’s exactly
what the world needs right now:

less perfection.
More essence.”
― Phoenix Moon, Emotional Roller Coaster: Confessions of a soul reborn from the ashes

“In the other visions Te Fiti had sent her, wherever she went, the goddess had smelled of flowers and fresh green growth, perfuming the air with tiare, lehua honey, and heady moss.”
― Keala Kendall, How Far I'll Go

“One praises that in which a being fulfills its potentialities or actualizes its perfections. Courage is the affirmation of one's essential nature, one's inner aim or entelechy, but it is an affirmation which has in itself the character of "in spite of". It includes the possible and, in some cases, the unavoidable sacrifice of elements which also belong to one's being but which, if not sacrificed, would prevent us from reaching our actual fulfillment. This sacrifice may include pleasure, happiness, even one's own existence. In any case it is praise-worthy, because in the act of courage the most essential part of our being prevails against the less essential.”
― Paul Tillich, The Courage to Be