Desire Quote by Susan Orlean
““Now I was also trying to understand how someone could end such intense desire without leaving a trace. If you had really loved something, wouldn't a little bit of it always linger? A couple of houseplants? A dinky Home Depot Phalaenopsis in a coffee can? I personally have always found giving up on something a thousand times harder than getting it started, but evidently Laroche's finishes were downright and absolute, and what's more, he also shut off any chance of amends.””
About This Quote
Source Article: “The Art of Giving Up” (The New Yorker, 2015)
Letting go of a passion can be harder than starting it; lingering attachment remains.
In simple terms: Giving up is harder than starting.
Key Takeaway
Accept loss, move on.
Themes
loss
attachment
transition
Mood
melancholic
thoughtful
Type
reflective
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career shifts
- creative projects
- relationships
Key Concepts
grief
acceptance
Questions to Reflect On
- What lingering attachments hold you back?
- How can you honor the past while moving forward?
A Different Perspective
Letting go may prevent new opportunities.
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