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“But no longer could I aks God what to do, since the answer, I was sure, would not suit me. I could do what suited me know, as long as I could pay for it. 'As long as I could pay for it.' That phrase soon became the tail that wagged my dog. If I had died then, it should have been my epigraph.” quote by Jamaica Kincaid
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““But no longer could I aks God what to do, since the answer, I was sure, would not suit me. I could do what suited me know, as long as I could pay for it. 'As long as I could pay for it.' That phrase soon became the tail that wagged my dog. If I had died then, it should have been my epigraph.””

Jamaica Kincaid

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

He realized that following his own desires, even if costly, was his true path.

In simple terms: Choosing personal wants over external advice.

Key Takeaway

Follow your own compass.

Themes

self‑reliance choice consequence

Mood

contemplative determined

Type

literary motivational

When to use this quote

  • career decisions
  • financial independence
  • creative projects

Key Concepts

existentialism autonomy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What would you pursue if money weren’t a limit?
  • How do you balance desire and practicality?
A Different Perspective

Risk of unsustainable choices.

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