WHO MAKES THESE CHANGES? Who makes these changes? I shoot…
““WHO MAKES THESE CHANGES? Who makes these changes? I shoot an arrow right. It lands left. I ride after a deer and find myself chased by a hog. I plot to get what I want and end up in prison. I dig pits to trap others and fall in. I should be suspicious of what I want. DROWNING””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The speaker warns that desires lead to contradictory outcomes and self‑destruction.
In simple terms: Desires can trap you in cycles of conflict.
Beware of unchecked ambition.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- goal setting
- risk taking
- addiction recovery
- legal decisions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What hidden motives drive your actions?
- Can you recognize when a desire becomes harmful?
Desires may be necessary for growth, but unchecked they cause harm.