Accustomed Quote by John Ashbery
“Until, accustomed to disappointments, you can let yourself rule and be ruled by these strings or emanations that connect everything together, you haven't fully exorcised the demon of doubt that sets you in motion like a rocking horse that cannot stop rocking.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Collected Poems of John Ashbery, 1975
Repeated disappointment can make us accept being controlled by unseen forces, leaving doubt unaddressed and perpetuating restless anxiety.
In simple terms: Unresolved doubt keeps us trapped in endless worry.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and confront doubt early.
Themes
doubt
control
anxiety
Mood
reflective
somber
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- creative work
- decision making
- stress management
Key Concepts
psychology
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- What hidden doubts drive your actions?
- How can you break the cycle of restless worry?
A Different Perspective
Ignoring doubt may deepen anxiety and hinder growth.
![“In [the soul] one part naturally rules, and the other is subject, and the virtue of the ruler we maintain to be different from that of the subject; the one being the virtue of the rational, and the other of the irrational part. Now, it is obvious that the same principle applies generally, and…” quote by Aristotle](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/3df/aristotle-78_all-things_in-the-soul-one-part-naturally-rules-and_54509.jpg)
