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“Until, accustomed to disappointments, you can let yourself rule and be ruled by these strings or emanations that connect everything together, you haven't fully exorcised the demon of doubt that sets you in motion like a rocking horse that cannot stop rocking.” quote by John Ashbery
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“Until, accustomed to disappointments, you can let yourself rule and be ruled by these strings or emanations that connect everything together, you haven't fully exorcised the demon of doubt that sets you in motion like a rocking horse that cannot stop rocking.”

John Ashbery

About This Quote

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

Repeated disappointment can make us accept being controlled by unseen forces, leaving doubt unaddressed and perpetuating restless anxiety.

In simple terms: Unresolved doubt keeps us trapped in endless worry.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and confront doubt early.

Themes

doubt control anxiety

Mood

reflective somber

Type

philosophical literary

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • creative work
  • decision making
  • stress management

Key Concepts

psychology existentialism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What hidden doubts drive your actions?
  • How can you break the cycle of restless worry?
A Different Perspective

Ignoring doubt may deepen anxiety and hinder growth.

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