Quote by Neil Gaiman

I don't want whatever I want. Nobody does. Not really. What kind of fun would it be if I just got everything I ever wanted just like that, and it didn't mean anything? What then?

I don't want whatever I want. Nobody does. Not really. What

Summary

This quote suggests that true satisfaction does not come from simply getting everything we desire without any effort or meaning behind it. It implies that the value and enjoyment lie in the pursuit and the significance of achieving our wants. Without challenges or purpose, the attainment of our desires becomes empty and devoid of fulfillment. It highlights the importance of adversity and personal growth in finding genuine pleasure and contentment in life.

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