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““What I Wish, this I do not practice, but what I hate is what I do.””

Eric Jerome Dickey

About This Quote

Source Interview: Author Q&A, 2015

People often act contrary to their wishes, and sometimes hate what they do.

In simple terms: We do things we dislike and avoid what we want.

Key Takeaway

Align actions with values.

Themes

self-awareness behavior desire conflict psychology

Mood

introspective critical

Type

psychological motivational

When to use this quote

  • daily habits
  • career choices
  • relationships
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

cognitive dissonance self-regulation motivation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What actions contradict your wishes?
  • Why do you repeat disliked behaviors?
A Different Perspective

Changing habits is hard without self‑discipline.

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