Longing quotes

Welcome to our collection of Longing quotes. Longing is a powerful and universal emotion that we have all experienced at some point in our lives. It is a deep yearning, a strong desire, and a sense of incompleteness that pulls at our hearts and souls.

Longing can take many forms - longing for someone we love, longing for a place we miss, or longing for a dream yet to be fulfilled. It can be both bittersweet and beautiful, as it reflects our deepest desires and emotions. Whether it is the ache of a distant love or the nostalgia for a time gone by, longing often serves as a reminder of what truly matters to us.

In this collection of quotes, you will find words that capture the essence of longing. These quotes delve into the complexities of this emotion, providing insight and comfort to those who have felt its pull. They remind us that longing is an integral part of the human experience and that it is through longing that we truly appreciate the depth of our emotions and desires.

So, take a moment to immerse yourself in these poignant words. Explore the various facets of longing and let these quotes resonate with you. May they inspire you, comfort you, and help you navigate the intricate landscape of the human heart.

Joyce Carol Oates
HappinessLoveLongingMystery
How mysterious it is, to be in love. For you can be in love with one who knows nothing of you. Perhpas our greatest happinesses spring from such longings-being in love with one who is oblivious of you.
Jorge Luis Borges
LoveRelationshipsLonging
Being with you and not being with you is the only way I have to measure time.
E. B. White
E. B. White
— Versatile Writer & Author of Beloved Classics
LoveEmotionsDesireLonging
Wilbur didn't want food, he wanted love.
Craig Stone
Craig Stone
— English footballer
TravelLonging
I was staying in a hotel in San Francisco for a couple of nights, before flying back to the UK. My hotel was a desperate grey block made from paper and people’s screams. At night the sound of strangers having icy sex echoed off the building and poured through the broken air conditioning, like tiny daggers I couldn't see, reminding me of just the tip of what I was missing.
Joyce Carol Oates
LoveLossIntimacyMemoryLonging
If I try to summon back his face, the sound of his voice, and the sensation in my stomach like a key turning in a lock when he touched me, I lose everything.
Jorge Luis Borges
AmbitionsDifficultyLongingImmortality
My undertaking is not difficult, essentially. I should only have to be immortal to carry it out.