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“Until an effort is made to satisfy that wish, the sense of uneasy waiting for something to start which has not started will remain to disturb the peace of the soul.” quote by Arnold Bennett
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““Until an effort is made to satisfy that wish, the sense of uneasy waiting for something to start which has not started will remain to disturb the peace of the soul.””

Arnold Bennett

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Unmet desires create a lingering, unsettling anticipation that disturbs inner peace until addressed.

In simple terms: Unfulfilled wishes cause restless waiting.

Key Takeaway

Address desires promptly.

Themes

desire patience inner peace

Mood

thoughtful contemplative

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • goal setting
  • emotional health
  • decision making
  • stress management

Key Concepts

psychology existentialism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What wish are you postponing?
  • How does waiting affect your wellbeing?
A Different Perspective

May overlook practical constraints.

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