If I found a job, a project, an idea or a person I…
““If I found a job, a project, an idea or a person I wanted-I'd have to depend on the whole world. Everything has strings leading to everything else. We're all so tied together. We're all in a net, the net is waiting, and we're pushed into it by one single desire. You want a thing and it's precious to you. Do you know who is standing ready to tear it out of your hands? You can't know, it may be so involved and so far away, but someone is ready, and you're afraid of them all. And you cringe and you crawl and you beg and you accept them-just so they'll let you keep it. And look at whom you come to accept.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Everything is interconnected; desire binds us to a network of unseen forces and people.
In simple terms: Desire links us to a complex web of connections.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and respect the interdependence of actions.
Themes
interconnectedness
desire
dependence
Mood
thoughtful
cautious
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- business decisions
- creative projects
- personal goals
- social movements
Key Concepts
Systems thinking
philosophy of causality
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you assess the risks in your network?
- Who might benefit from your desire?
A Different Perspective
Assumes all connections are beneficial, which may not be true.