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“He doesn't want your mind, the fool, and I don't want your body. I can buy women cheap. But I do want your mind and your heart, and I'll never have them, any more than you'll ever have Ashley's mind. And that's why I'm sorry for you.” quote by Margaret Mitchell
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““He doesn't want your mind, the fool, and I don't want your body. I can buy women cheap. But I do want your mind and your heart, and I'll never have them, any more than you'll ever have Ashley's mind. And that's why I'm sorry for you.””

Margaret Mitchell

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 rejects superficial desires, valuing mind and heart over material or physical possessions.

In simple terms: Reject shallow wants, cherish mind and heart.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize inner qualities over external gains.

Themes

love identity materialism power desire

Mood

thoughtful intense

Type

ethical emotional

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • career choices
  • personal growth
  • consumer culture
  • self‑esteem

Key Concepts

humanism psychology ethical values

Questions to Reflect On

  • What truly defines your worth?
  • Can love exist without possession?
A Different Perspective

Mind and heart can be taken or lost, limiting control.

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