Despair Quote by Graham Greene
“Despair is the price one pays for setting oneself an impossible aim”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The End of the Affair, 1951
Pursuing unattainable goals leads to deep disappointment and suffering.
In simple terms: Impossible goals cause despair.
Key Takeaway
Avoid setting impossible aims.
Themes
ambition
despair
realism
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- career planning
- personal goals
- creative projects
Key Concepts
existentialism
self-awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes a goal impossible?
- How can you reframe an unachievable aim?
A Different Perspective
Even lofty goals can be adjusted without loss of meaning.
