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“The price of getting what you want, is getting what once you wanted.” quote by Neil Gaiman
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“The price of getting what you want, is getting what once you wanted.”

Neil Gaiman

About This Quote

Desire shifts over time, so the cost of achieving current goals includes losing past aspirations.

In simple terms: Wanting changes, so achieving now means losing what you once wanted.

Key Takeaway

Accept that goals evolve and reassess priorities.

Themes

change desire loss priorities

Mood

reflective thoughtful

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • career planning
  • personal growth
  • relationship decisions
  • financial investments

Key Concepts

temporal desire goal displacement

Questions to Reflect On

  • What have you let go of to pursue this?
  • Do you regret any lost aspirations?
A Different Perspective

Your past desires may still influence current satisfaction.

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