Despair Quote by Cate Tiernan
“I-just want you. I want you so bad, all the time. I know I shouldn't, I know I can't, I know it's wrong... but even when you're pissing me off, when you're reminding me of pain and despair and torture-it's there, the wanting. I'm tired of fighting it. I fight so many things, all the time, every day. I don't want to fight this. Not anymore.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Secret of the Old Clock, 1995
The speaker struggles with intense, conflicting desire and moral conflict, yearning for relief from inner turmoil.
In simple terms: Intense desire vs. moral conflict.
Key Takeaway
Seek healthy ways to resolve inner conflict.
Themes
desire
conflict
addiction
emotional pain
Mood
sorrowful
conflicted
Type
psychological
emotional
When to use this quote
- relationship struggles
- addiction recovery
- personal crises
Key Concepts
psychology
selfcontrol
Questions to Reflect On
- What healthier outlets can replace harmful longing?
- How can one reconcile desire with moral values?
A Different Perspective
Resolution may require external help.
