Quote by Marcel Proust

There's nothing like desire to prevent the things one says from having any resemblance to the things in one's mind.

There's nothing like desire to prevent the things one says f

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This quote suggests that when desire influences one's words, it can hinder the accurate expression of one's true thoughts. When someone strongly desires something, their words may veer away from the genuineness of their thoughts and align more with what they believe will please or satisfy others. In this sense, desire can distort communication and create a disconnect between spoken words and the true intentions or beliefs of an individual.

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