The sentiment, as expressed by Goethe adequately explains this human condition: “From desire I rush to satisfaction; from satisfaction I leap to desire“. It’s

The sentiment, as expressed by Goethe adequately explains this human condition: “From desire I rush to satisfaction; from satisfaction I leap to desire“. It’s a strong theme in Schopenhauer’s (and also therefore Nietzsche’s) writing. But I’ve found it most practically dealt with by Buddhism.