Deserve Quote by Paulo Coelho
“The mere possibility of getting what we want fills the soul of the ordinary person with guilt. We look around at all those who have failed to get what they want and feel that we do not deserve to get what we want either. We forget about all the obstacles we overcame, all the suffering we endured, all the things we had to give up in order to get this far...”
About This Quote
Desire for unattainable goals breeds guilt, overlooking past struggles and sacrifices.
In simple terms: Wanting more creates guilt, forgetting effort.
Recognize earned worth.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- career ambition
- personal goals
- self‑help
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you celebrate achievements?
- What limits your sense of entitlement?
Guilt can paralyze progress.