Quote by Sara Teasdale

No one worth possessing can be quite possessed.

No one worth possessing can be quite possessed.

Summary

This quote suggests that individuals who are truly valuable or worthy cannot be completely controlled or dominated by another person. It implies that individuals of worth possess their own sense of independence, agency, and resilience that prevents them from being fully consumed or owned by someone else. They maintain their inner strength and autonomy, refusing to be controlled or manipulated by others. The quote highlights the inherent resistance to being possessed that exists within individuals who have a strong sense of self-worth and value.

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