Answers Quote by Jamaica Kincaid
““But no longer could I aks God what to do, since the answer, I was sure, would not suit me. I could do what suited me know, as long as I could pay for it. 'As long as I could pay for it.' That phrase soon became the tail that wagged my dog. If I had died then, it should have been my epigraph.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Lucy, 1992
He realized that following his own desires, even if costly, was his true path.
In simple terms: Choosing personal wants over external advice.
Key Takeaway
Follow your own compass.
Themes
self‑reliance
choice
consequence
Mood
contemplative
determined
Type
literary
motivational
When to use this quote
- career decisions
- financial independence
- creative projects
Key Concepts
existentialism
autonomy
Questions to Reflect On
- What would you pursue if money weren’t a limit?
- How do you balance desire and practicality?
A Different Perspective
Risk of unsustainable choices.
