Getting Quote by Neil Gaiman
“The price of getting what you want, is getting what once you wanted.”
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.
Accept that goals evolve and reassess priorities.
Themes
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When to use this quote
- career planning
- personal growth
- relationship decisions
- financial investments
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What have you let go of to pursue this?
- Do you regret any lost aspirations?
Your past desires may still influence current satisfaction.