Cures Quote by Jane Welsh Carlyle
“It is sad and wrong to be so dependent for the life of my life on any human being as I am on you; but I cannot by any force of logic cure myself at this date, when it has become second nature.”
About This Quote
Source Letter: Personal correspondence, 1850s
The writer laments an unhealthy dependence on another person, acknowledging that logic cannot easily break this habit.
In simple terms: I am overly dependent on someone and can't reason it away.
Key Takeaway
Seek independence and healthier emotional boundaries.
Themes
dependency
logic
self‑control
love
vulnerability
Mood
somber
introspective
Type
personal
philosophical
When to use this quote
- marriage counseling
- support groups
- mindfulness practice
- journaling
Key Concepts
Existentialism
psychology
relationship dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps can you take to reduce dependence?
- Can logic ever fully resolve emotional reliance?
A Different Perspective
Rational arguments may not change deep emotional habits.
![“Ah, but life is like that! It does not permit you to arrange and order it as you will. It will not permit you to escape emotion, to live by the intellect and by reason! You cannot say, 'I will feel so much and no more.' Life, Mr. Welman, whatever else it is, is not reasonable. [Hercule Poirot]” quote by Agatha Christie](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/326/agatha-christie-154_doe_ah-but-life-is-like-that-it-does-not-per_875797.jpg)
