Quote by Lillian Hellman

Nobody knows what you want except you. And nobody will be as sorry as you if you don't get it. Wanting some other way to live is proof enough of deserving it. Having it is hard work, but not having it is sheer hell.

Nobody knows what you want except you. And nobody will be as

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and self-determination. It suggests that the desires and aspirations of an individual are uniquely their own responsibility, as no one can fully understand or want something as much as they do. It implies that having the desire for a different life or a specific goal is already an indication of deserving it. The quote further suggests that although achieving these desires may require hard work, not pursuing them can lead to a state of extreme dissatisfaction and unhappiness.

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Desires

By Lillian Hellman

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