Quote by Robert Anton Wilson

You are precisely as big as what you love and precisely as small as what you allow to annoy you.

You are precisely as big as what you love and precisely as s

Summary

This quote implies that the things and people we love and cherish have the power to define our true worth and significance. The more we love and value something, the bigger it becomes in our lives. Conversely, the quote suggests that what annoys and bothers us has the potential to shrink our outlook and diminish our personal importance. By highlighting the influence of both love and annoyance, this quote emphasizes the significance of our perceptions and attitudes in shaping our sense of self and values.

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Love

By Robert Anton Wilson

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