Quote by Stephen Bayley

I have a character failing. I am quite incapable of identifying with anything whole-heartedly. Whatever I am doing, I am always planning to do something else. I would rather travel than arrive.

I have a character failing. I am quite incapable of identify

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This quote reflects an individual's struggle with commitment and contentment. The speaker confesses to a personal weakness wherein they find it difficult to fully immerse themselves in anything they engage in. They constantly have one foot out the door, always seeking the next endeavor or experience rather than fully embracing the present moment. The line "I would rather travel than arrive" illustrates a desire for the journey itself over the goal or destination, suggesting a perpetual longing for novelty and change rather than lasting fulfillment.

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