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I love tearing things out of the ground. I love digging…

“I love tearing things out of the ground. I love digging and discarding. I love pruning. In fact, I love pruning so much that I once gave myself carpal-tunnel syndrome because I attacked a trumpet vine with so much dedication.” quote by Susan Orlean
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“I love tearing things out of the ground. I love digging and discarding. I love pruning. In fact, I love pruning so much that I once gave myself carpal-tunnel syndrome because I attacked a trumpet vine with so much dedication.”

Susan Orlean

About This Quote

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

Passion for pruning and digging can become obsessive, even causing physical harm.

In simple terms: Obsession with pruning can harm.

Key Takeaway

Balance passion with self-care.

Themes

obsession nature self-care

Mood

cautionary reflective

Type

psychological ethical

When to use this quote

  • gardening
  • creative projects
  • career
  • health management

Key Concepts

psychology environmentalism

Questions to Reflect On

  • When does enthusiasm become harmful?
  • How to set healthy limits?
A Different Perspective

Passion may lead to burnout.

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