Quote by Willem de Kooning

My interest in desperation lies only in that sometimes I find myself having become desperate. Very seldom do I start out that way. I can see of course that, in the abstract, thinking and all activity is rather desperate.

My interest in desperation lies only in that sometimes I fin

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In this quote, the author expresses their curiosity towards the state of desperation, highlighting that they personally only experience it occasionally rather than starting off in that state. They acknowledge that when considering the nature of thinking and all human endeavors, one can perceive a sense of desperation inherent in these activities. The quote suggests that desperation is not a constant state, but rather a transient state that arises from time to time in the course of human existence.

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