Quote by Mark Twain
He had discovered a great law of human action, without knowing it, namely, that, in order to make a man or a boy covet a thing, it is only necessary to make the thing difficult to attain.
Summary
This quote suggests that the desire for something increases when it becomes challenging to obtain. The person referenced in the quote unknowingly stumbled upon a fundamental principle of human behavior: individuals are more inclined to want things that are perceived as hard to get. By highlighting the element of difficulty, be it physical or psychological, people can be motivated or enticed to pursue and value the desired object or goal even more.
Topics
Human Nature
By Mark Twain
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