Quote by Quentin Crisp

The consuming desire of most human beings is deliberately to plant their whole life in the hands of some other person. I would describe this method of searching for happiness as immature. Development of character consists solely in moving toward self-sufficiency.


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Summary

This quote suggests that many people have a strong desire to rely on others for their happiness and fulfillment, entrusting their entire lives to someone else. The speaker considers this approach to be immature, as true personal growth lies in striving towards self-sufficiency. They believe that character development comes from becoming independent and less dependent on others for fulfillment, indicating that relying on oneself is a more mature and fulfilling way of living.

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By Quentin Crisp
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