Quote by Hunter S. Thompson, Songs Of The

Ten years before --- even five --- I had been the same way. I wanted it all and I wanted it fast and no obstacle was big enough to put me off. Since then I have learned that some things were bigger than they looked from a distance, and now I was not so sure anymore just what I was going to get or even what I deserved.

Ten years before --- even five --- I had been the same way.

Summary

This quote reflects a shift in the speaker's perspective and mindset, comparing their previous ambitious and single-minded approach to their current uncertainty and self-doubt. The speaker acknowledges their past desire for immediate success, unaffected by obstacles. However, through the passage of time and life experiences, they have come to realize that some challenges were more substantial than anticipated, causing them to question their original goals and even their worthiness of achieving them. This quote highlights a personal growth and the realization that success may not be as easily attainable or clearly defined as it once seemed.

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By Hunter S. Thompson, Songs Of The

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