Quote by Jack Kerouac

My fault, my failure, is not in the passions I have, but in my lack of control of them.

My fault, my failure, is not in the passions I have, but in

Summary

This quote highlights the idea that the speaker's weaknesses lie not in their passions, but rather in their inability to exert control over those passions. It suggests that having strong emotions and desires is not inherently faulty or a sign of failure, but rather the lack of discipline or self-regulation is what leads to personal shortcomings. The quote may serve as a recognition of personal responsibility and an acknowledgment of the need to develop better control over one's emotions and desires in order to avoid negative outcomes.

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By Jack Kerouac

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