Quote by Paulo Coelho

I am two women: one wants to have all the joy, passion and adventure that life can give me. The other wants to be a slave to routine, to family life, to the things that can be planned and achieved. I'm a housewife and a prostitute, both of us living in the same body and doing battle with each other.

I am two women: one wants to have all the joy, passion and a

Summary

This quote highlights the internal conflict of the speaker, who sees herself as having two contrasting identities. One aspect desires excitement, freedom, and thrill in life, while the other seeks comfort, stability, and conformity. The speaker metaphorically deems herself a "housewife" representing societal expectations and a "prostitute" symbolizing a longing for unconventional experiences. This internal struggle portrays the complex nature of human desires and the constant battle between societal pressures and personal aspirations in finding a balance between conformity and personal fulfillment.

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