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We hasten to alienate the very fates we intended to woo.

“We hasten to alienate the very fates we intended to woo.” quote by Vladimir Nabokov
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“We hasten to alienate the very fates we intended to woo.”

Vladimir Nabokov

About This Quote

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

We quickly push away the destiny we wish to attract, sabotaging our own hopes through premature alienation.

In simple terms: We alienate the fates we want.

Key Takeaway

Avoid pushing away what you desire.

Themes

desire self‑sabotage fate relationships intentionality

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • Personal relationships
  • career planning
  • creative projects

Key Concepts

Psychology philosophy literary criticism

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do we fear the very futures we seek?
  • Can embracing fate reduce self‑sabotage?
A Different Perspective

The statement may overgeneralize human behavior.

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