Chasing Quote by Lauren Weisberger
“Leigh did what any sane female faced with such an e-mail would do: deleted it to resist the temptation of replying, cleared her trash to resist the temptation of recalling it, and then called tech support to restore all her recently deleted e-mails. (Chasing Harry Winston)”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Devil Wears Prada by Lauren Weisberger, 2003
A person resists a tempting but potentially harmful email by deleting it, then later recovers it with technical help, showing conflict between impulse control and practical needs.
In simple terms: She deletes tempting email, then restores it with tech help.
Key Takeaway
Balance impulse control with practical recovery.
Themes
self‑control
technology
communication
Mood
anxious
determined
Type
advice
reflective
When to use this quote
- office work
- personal email management
- stress coping
- tech support
Key Concepts
impulse management
digital hygiene
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you ever delete messages to avoid temptation?
- How can you prevent recurring urges after recovery?
A Different Perspective
Restoring deleted data may expose one to the original temptation again.
