Appointments Quote by Peter Medawar
“A danger sign that fellow-obsessionals will at once recognize is the tendency to regard the happiest moments of your life as those that occur when someone who has an appointment to see you is prevented from coming.”
About This Quote
People often feel happiest when an anticipated meeting is canceled, revealing a deeper obsession.
In simple terms: Joy can come from avoiding expected encounters.
Beware of obsessive expectations.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- social events
- therapy sessions
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do cancellations feel relieving?
- How to manage obsessive expectations?
It may overgeneralize personal experience.