Anticipation Quote by Victor de Riqueti, marquis de Mirabeau
“There are many things that are thorns to our hopes until we have attained them, and envenomed arrows to our hearts when we have.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Unknown
Goals can seem painful before achievement, but become painful after, as they turn into burdens or regrets.
In simple terms: Goals can be painful both before and after.
Key Takeaway
Balance desire and contentment.
Themes
ambition
disappointment
expectation
Mood
contemplative
cautious
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- career planning
- relationship goals
- personal projects
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you cherish the journey or the result?
- How to avoid post‑achievement emptiness?
A Different Perspective
May overlook joy of achievement.
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