Quote by Jane Welsh Carlyle

It is sad and wrong to be so dependent for the life of my life on any human being as I am on you; but I cannot by any force of logic cure myself at this date, when it has become second nature.

It is sad and wrong to be so dependent for the life of my li

Summary

This quote expresses a feeling of sadness and discomfort regarding one's heavy reliance on someone else for their happiness and well-being. The speaker acknowledges the problem and acknowledges that it is unhealthy and incorrect to be so dependent on another person. Despite this awareness, they also admit that it has become a deeply ingrained habit that is difficult to break. The quote reflects the speaker's struggle between recognizing the issue and being unable to let go due to the strong hold the dependency has on them.

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Sadness

By Jane Welsh Carlyle

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