Desperate Quote by Tom Robbins
“Some folks hide and some folks seek, and seeking when its mindless, neurotic, desperate, or pusillanimous, can be a form of hiding.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Another Roadside Attraction, 1971
Seeking mindlessly can be a disguise for hiding, showing that the search for meaning may mask avoidance.
In simple terms: Mindless seeking hides true avoidance.
Key Takeaway
Examine motives behind your pursuits.
Themes
psychology
search
self-awareness
Mood
curious
introspective
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- career decisions
- relationship choices
- spiritual quests
Key Concepts
Existential seeking
avoidance behavior
Questions to Reflect On
- What are you truly avoiding?
- Is your search purposeful or escapist?
A Different Perspective
Seeking can also lead to genuine discovery.
