I don't think I understand that," Meg insisted. "How can…
““I don't think I understand that," Meg insisted. "How can you lust yourself into oblivion. " "Oh, easily," Ekaterina answered. "The lust is for things, possessions. The weapon turns on the nature of possessions, the fact that every possession you own consumes a part of you. Tools, instruments, if they are more than conceits, these things do not defy the rule but they are exceptional enough they don't activate the weapon. Consequently, the mission of these alleged scientists is to create generalized lust, a frenzied lust for things unconnected to any sense of utility.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Unknown (fictional dialogue), null
The passage critiques how obsessive desire for possessions can dominate one’s identity, turning objects into a consuming force.
In simple terms: Obsessive desire for things can consume you.
Key Takeaway
Beware of letting possessions define you.
Themes
materialism
identity
desire
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
philosophical
critical
conversational
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- financial decisions
- environmental sustainability
- digital addiction
Key Concepts
consumerism
psychology
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you differentiate healthy ambition from consuming lust?
- What boundaries protect your sense of self?
A Different Perspective
It may overlook the positive motivational role of desire.