Want Quote by â Doris Lessing The Golden Notebook
“Do you know what people really want? Everyone, I mean. Everybody in the world is thinking: I wish there was just one other person I could really talk to, who could really understand me, whod be kind to me. Thats what people really want.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Golden Notebook by Doris Lessing, 1962
People crave deep, genuine connection and kindness from another who truly understands them.
In simple terms: People want true understanding and kindness.
Key Takeaway
Seek authentic relationships.
Themes
connection
loneliness
empathy
Mood
longing
hopeful
Type
reflective
emotional
When to use this quote
- friendship
- therapy
- support groups
- online communities
Key Concepts
human need
social fulfillment
Questions to Reflect On
- What prevents you from opening up?
- How can you offer understanding to others?
A Different Perspective
Not everyone can find such a person; expectations may be unrealistic.
![“I don't like being away from home. That's one reason why I don't work as much as I used to [when I started my career], because so many things are on the road. I just don't want to be away from my husband, my dogs and my home. I don't sing that much any more because that also takes you on the road.” quote by Jane Powell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/07c/jane-powell-36243_away-from-home_i-don-t-like-being-away-from-home-that-s_278.jpg)
