Asked Quote by James Ellroy
“Where’s your sketch pad?” I asked. … “I gave that up,” Kay said. “I wasn’t very good, so I changed my major.” “To what?” “To pre-med, then psychology, then English lit, then history.” “I like a woman who knows what she wants.” Kay smiled. “So do I, but I don’t know any.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: "The Black Dahlia" by James Ellroy, 1987
A dialogue highlighting indecision and the search for identity through changing majors.
In simple terms: Changing paths shows uncertainty about true desires.
Key Takeaway
Explore passions before committing to a career.
Themes
identity
indecision
career
education
Mood
reflective
curious
Type
conversational
narrative
When to use this quote
- college students
- career counseling
- personal growth
- life planning
Key Concepts
self‑discovery
life choices
Questions to Reflect On
- What truly drives your choices?
- How can you commit without fear of change?
A Different Perspective
May oversimplify the complexity of finding purpose.
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