Quote by Alice James

How sick one gets of being 'good,' how much I should respect myself if I could burst out and make everyone wretched for twenty-four hours embody selfishness.


How sick one gets of being 'good,' how much I should respect

Summary

In this quote, the speaker expresses their exhaustion with the constant pressure to be virtuous and morally upright. They yearn to release their dissatisfaction by indulging in selfish desires, understanding the fleeting satisfaction that comes from causing misery. The quote suggests a yearning to break free from societal expectations and momentarily embrace their most base and selfish impulses, seeing it as an act of self-respect and liberation.

By Alice James
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