Cost Quote by James Ellroy
“I wanted things. Whatever it cost and whatever it took, I would do it. And that's it.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: “The Blackbird” by James Ellroy, 2013
The speaker declares an all‑or‑nothing drive to achieve desires, regardless of cost, reflecting an obsessive, relentless pursuit of goals.
In simple terms: Relentless pursuit of desire, no matter the price.
Key Takeaway
Commit fully to your goals, but assess costs.
Themes
determination
obsession
risk
ambition
ethics
Mood
intense
cautionary
dramatic
Type
literary
psychological
When to use this quote
- career advancement
- creative projects
- personal relationships
- high‑stakes ventures
Key Concepts
goal fixation
self‑sacrifice
moral compromise
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the hidden costs of relentless ambition?
- When does pursuit become self‑destruction?
A Different Perspective
May ignore ethical boundaries and personal well‑being.
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