Quote by Joyce Brothers, The Successful W

Don't fool yourself that you are going to have it all. You are not. Psychologically, having it all is not even a valid concept. The marvelous thing about human beings is that we are perpetually reaching for the stars. The more we have, the more we want. And for this reason, we never have it all.

Don't fool yourself that you are going to have it all. You a

Summary

This quote highlights the misconception of having the perfect or complete life. It suggests that the idea of having it all is fundamentally flawed, both psychologically and in practical terms. It emphasizes that as human beings, our desires and ambitions continuously evolve, never allowing us to fully satisfy them. The quote celebrates the innate quality of continuously striving and dreaming for more, recognizing that the pursuit of fulfillment is a never-ending journey rather than a destination to be reached.

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By Joyce Brothers, The Successful W

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