Deserve Quote by Sara Quin
“That’s the thing about success and happiness. Every time I fall in love I become absolutely, pathologically obsessed. The moment that you have what you want, and you’re not totally ready for it, you become obsessed with the idea that you don’t deserve it.”
About This Quote
Source Song: “Love Obsession,” 2015
Success and happiness trigger obsessive love; feeling unready fuels self‑doubt.
In simple terms: Success can cause obsessive love and doubt.
Key Takeaway
Balance ambition with self‑acceptance.
Themes
love
success
self‑doubt
obsession
Mood
introspective
emotional
Type
psychological
motivational
When to use this quote
- relationships
- career planning
- mental health
Key Concepts
psychology
emotional health
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you calm obsession?
- What does deserving mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Obsessive focus can harm wellbeing.
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