Quote by Jim Shepard

What makes us threaten the things we want most?

What makes us threaten the things we want most?

Summary

This quote explores the paradoxical tendency we sometimes exhibit towards threatening or sabotaging the very things we desire. It suggests that despite our desires, unconscious fears, insecurities, or self-doubt can arise and drive us to endanger or jeopardize what we truly want. It highlights the inner conflicts we may face when navigating our desires and the complexities of human nature, sometimes leading us to seek control over the uncertain outcomes or subconsciously believing we don't deserve what we desire.

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