Advertising Quote by Lynne Tillman
“Desire is a word I'm tired of. I've been living with that word for years. Yes, of course, we're all desiring machines. I have sometimes wondered what people would want, if there were no advertising. And death, what other subject is there? It's the subject. It's our subject. It's the great human dilemma, that we die and know we will.”
About This Quote
Source Book: My New Sappho, Lynne Tillman, 2015
We are constantly driven by desire, yet it can become a burdensome, repetitive mantra that overshadows deeper existence.
In simple terms: Desire can dominate life and become exhausting.
Key Takeaway
Question the role of desire in your life.
Themes
existentialism
human condition
desire
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- creative writing
- therapy sessions
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
consumer culture
Questions to Reflect On
- How would life change without constant yearning?
- What truly matters beyond desire?
A Different Perspective
Desire may be inevitable, but its grip can be loosened.
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