Eye Quote by Barry Lyga
“It's like this," he'd explained once to Connie. "If someone gave you a single rose, you'd be happy, right?" "Okay," he went on, "Now imagine someone gives you ten thousand roses." "That is a whole lotta roses," she said. "That's too much." "Right. Too much. But more than that, it makes each individual rose much less special, right? It makes it hard to pick one out and say, 'That's the good one.' And it makes you want to just get rid of them all because none of them seem special now." Connie had narrowed her eyes. "Are you saying when you're at school you just want to get rid of everyone?”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby, 2011
Excess abundance can devalue individual worth, leading to disengagement and desire to discard everything.
In simple terms: Too much makes each item feel less special.
Key Takeaway
Value quality over quantity.
Themes
abundance
value perception
disengagement
choice overload
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
philosophical
psychological
When to use this quote
- gift giving
- social media feeds
- classroom assignments
Key Concepts
psychology of scarcity
consumerism
identity formation
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you prioritize what truly matters?
- What strategies help maintain appreciation?
A Different Perspective
Too much variety can overwhelm decision‑making.
