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Desired Quote by Rabih Alameddine

“Now, please don't tell me you don't care about how you look and that there's more to you than your appearance. There are two kinds of people in this world : people who want to be desired, and people who want to be desired so much that they pretend they don't.” quote by Rabih Alameddine
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““Now, please don't tell me you don't care about how you look and that there's more to you than your appearance. There are two kinds of people in this world : people who want to be desired, and people who want to be desired so much that they pretend they don't.””

Rabih Alameddine

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Hakawati, 2008

People often hide their desire for validation, pretending indifference while craving admiration.

In simple terms: Desire for approval is often masked.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and own your need for acceptance.

Themes

self‑esteem validation authenticity

Mood

reflective introspective

Type

observational psychological

When to use this quote

  • dating
  • social media
  • workplace dynamics
  • personal relationships

Key Concepts

psychology social behavior

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you hide your true motivations?
  • How does pretending affect your relationships?
A Different Perspective

People may genuinely not care about appearance, making the claim valid.

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