Alex Quote by Anthony Burgess
““Then I wanted to sick up the gluey pie I'd had before the start of the evening, But I couldn't stand the sort of veshch, sicking all over the floor, so I held it back.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: A Clockwork Orange, 1962
The narrator resists indulging in a messy, unpleasant task, holding back despite desire.
In simple terms: Avoiding messy tasks despite wanting them.
Key Takeaway
Recognize when discomfort blocks action.
Themes
self‑control
discomfort
desire
Mood
conflicted
thoughtful
Type
personal
narrative
When to use this quote
- cleaning
- cooking
- creative work
- personal projects
- daily chores
Key Concepts
psychological resistance
habit formation
Questions to Reflect On
- What messy task are you avoiding?
- How could you make it more tolerable?
A Different Perspective
Desire alone may not overcome aversion; need strategies.
![“I remember having some problems with [the Deus Ex theme] when I first heard it and I was trying to figure out how to tell [Alex Brandon] I wanted changes. But then I noticed that I couldn't get it out of my mind. I was whistling or humming it to myself all the time. So I just kept my mouth shut…” quote by Warren Spector](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2ac/warren-spector-41522_alex_i-remember-having-some-problems-with-the_44541.jpg)
