Conflicted Quote by Alissa Nutting
““His eyes took in the details of my body with a conflicted gaze that I knew well: even having seen all the facts of the case, he still wanted me. He wanted me despite knowing what that meant about him.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: My Dark Places, 2015
Desire persists even when awareness of its consequences is clear, revealing inner conflict.
In simple terms: Desire can coexist with self‑knowledge.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and reconcile conflicting feelings.
Themes
desire
conflict
self‑awareness
Mood
intense
melancholic
Type
literary
emotional
When to use this quote
- relationships
- therapy
- personal decision‑making
- creative expression
Key Concepts
psychology
human nature
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this conflict reveal about your values?
- Can desire be redirected constructively?
A Different Perspective
Desire may blind judgment or cause harm.
![“[william] Burroughs, incidentally, took up the slogan that we are "Here to go", which contradicts the tendency in Eastern mysticism to advocate staying where you are because there's nowhere to go anyway. I feel conflicted on this one.” quote by Quentin S. Crisp](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/aa0/quentin-s-crisp-4149_burroughs_william-burroughs-incidentally-took-up-t_122911.jpg)
