Desire Quote by Eleanor Catton
“Reason is no match for desire: when desire is purely and powerfully felt, it becomes a kind of reason of its own.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Luminaries, 2013
When desire is intense, it forms its own logic, outweighing ordinary reason.
In simple terms: Strong desire creates its own logic.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge desire's power.
Themes
desire
reason
psychology
Mood
introspective
analytical
Type
philosophical
psychological
When to use this quote
- relationship choices
- career ambitions
- creative pursuits
Key Concepts
motivational theory
philosophy of will
Questions to Reflect On
- When has desire overridden your reason?
- Can desire be harnessed constructively?
A Different Perspective
Desire can blind rational judgment.
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