Quote by Sylvia Plath

If neurotic is wanting two mutually exclusive things at one and the same time, then I'm neurotic as hell. I'll be flying back and forth between one mutually exclusive thing and another for the rest of my days.

If neurotic is wanting two mutually exclusive things at one

Summary

This quote expresses the idea that the speaker is torn between conflicting desires or goals. They describe themselves as neurotic, implying that they want two things that are impossible to have simultaneously. This internal conflict appears to be everlasting, indicating that their life will be characterized by constantly shifting between these mutually exclusive choices or aspirations.

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Mental Illness

By Sylvia Plath

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