Desire Quote by Leo Tolstoy
““That which for Vronsky had been almost a whole year the one absorbing desire of his life, replacing all his old desires; that which for Anna had been an impossible, terrible, and even for that reason more entrancing dream of bliss, that desire had been fulfilled.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy, 1877
Anna and Vronsky each find a single, overpowering desire that dominates their lives, illustrating how obsession can eclipse all other aspirations.
In simple terms: A single intense desire can dominate a life.
Key Takeaway
Recognize when a desire becomes all‑consuming.
Themes
obsession
love
identity
desire
conflict
Mood
passionate
tragic
intense
Type
literary
psychological
romantic
When to use this quote
- romantic relationships
- career ambition
- personal fulfillment
- addiction
Key Concepts
psychology
passion
human nature
Questions to Reflect On
- What other aspects of life are being neglected?
- Can intense desire be both creative and destructive?
A Different Perspective
Such single‑minded focus can blind one to consequences and alternative paths.
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