Desire Quote by Natalia Sanmartín Fenollera
![“What I mean is that modern women like you are all, to a greater or lesser extend, hard...It's the yearning. Plainly and simply, it's the yearning." Yearning? For what? {Miss Prim] The yearning you all display to prove your worth, to show that you know this and that, to ensure that you can have it…” quote by Natalia Sanmartín Fenollera](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/126/natalia-sanmartin-fenollera-33_desire_what-i-mean-is-that-modern-women-like-yo_2131692.jpg)
““What I mean is that modern women like you are all, to a greater or lesser extend, hard...It's the yearning. Plainly and simply, it's the yearning." Yearning? For what? {Miss Prim] The yearning you all display to prove your worth, to show that you know this and that, to ensure that you can have it all. The yearning to succeed and, even more, the yearning not to fail; the yearning not to be seen as inferior, but instead even as superior, simply for being exactly what you believe you are, or rather what you've been made to believe you are. The inexplicable yearning for the world to give you credit simply for being women. {Lulu Thiberville]””
About This Quote
A woman’s drive for recognition and success stems from societal pressures to prove worth and avoid inferiority.
In simple terms: Women feel pressure to prove themselves and avoid failure.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and balance ambition with self‑acceptance.
Themes
gender
ambition
identity
societal pressure
self‑worth
Mood
determined
reflective
Type
motivational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career advancement
- academic pursuits
- personal relationships
- public speaking
Key Concepts
feminist theory
psychology
social expectations
Questions to Reflect On
- How does societal expectation shape your personal goals?
- What steps can you take to value yourself beyond external approval?
A Different Perspective
Balancing external validation with internal confidence can be challenging.
![“Teaching might even be the greatest of the arts since the medium is the human mind and spirit. My three [great teachers] did not tell - they catalyzed a burning desire to know. Under their influence, the horizons sprung wide and fear went away and the unknown became knowable. But most important of…” quote by John Steinbeck](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/84c/john-steinbeck-71_art_teaching-might-even-be-the-greatest-of-t_1738.jpg)
