We'd like to fight but we fear defeat, we'd like to work but we're feeling too weak, we'd like to be sick but we'd get the sack, we'd like to behave, we'd like to believe, we'd like to love, but we've lost the knack.

Summary

This quote illustrates the inner turmoil and conflicts that many individuals face in their lives. It conveys the desire to engage in meaningful endeavors such as fighting, working, behaving, believing, and loving, but the fear of failure, weakness, consequences, and loss prevents them from doing so. It reflects the struggle between aspirations and the realities or limitations that hold us back, highlighting the difficulties in finding balance and reclaiming the enthusiasm needed for personal growth and happiness.

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