I make my share of mistakes, but one I never make is to…
“I make my share of mistakes, but one I never make is to underestimate the power of things. People imbued from childhood with the myth of the primacy of feeling seldom like to admit they really want things as much as they might want love, but my career has convinced me that plenty of them do. And some want things a lot worse than they want love.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
People often underestimate the drive behind desires, assuming feelings dominate, yet many have strong, sometimes darker, ambitions beyond love.
In simple terms: Desire can be powerful and not always about love.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge hidden motivations.
Themes
ambition
desire
human nature
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- career decisions
- personal goal setting
- relationship dynamics
- creative projects
Key Concepts
psychology
motivation
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives you beyond love?
- When have you underestimated a desire?
A Different Perspective
Desire may conflict with societal expectations.