Cigarette Quote by Mochtar Lubis
““Saimun pondered. How come that when something is difficult to get or you don’t have it, and you just get a chance to taste it for a moment, a small matter can become so big, doubling, trebling, growing ever larger? This morning one kretek cigarette dominated his whole soul. As if his life depended on one cigarette and if he could get that cigarette his life would be prolonged, as it were, for ever. One cigarette could fulfill his existence.””
About This Quote
Desire for a fleeting pleasure can become all‑consuming, illustrating how small cravings can dominate existence.
In simple terms: A tiny craving can dominate life.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and moderate obsessive cravings.
Themes
addiction
desire
obsession
psychology
Mood
reflective
cautious
Type
self-help
analytical
When to use this quote
- smoking cessation
- consumer habits
- goal setting
Key Concepts
behavioral compulsion
materialism
Questions to Reflect On
- What triggers disproportionate cravings?
- How can balance be restored?
A Different Perspective
May oversimplify complex addiction.
