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Perhaps when we find ourselves wanting everything, it is because we are dangerously close to wanting nothing
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"Perhaps when we find ourselves wanting everything, it is because we are dangerously close to wanting nothing"

- Sylvia Plath

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This quote by Sylvia Plath speaks with the concept that when we seem like we desire whatever, it is often an indication that we remain in a state of vacuum and apathy. When we are in this state, we may feel like we desire everything, but in reality, we are not genuinely wanting anything. We are so overwhelmed by the sensation of emptiness that we are unable to concentrate on any one thing. This quote is a pointer that when we feel like we want whatever, it is essential to take an action back and assess our true needs and desires. It is very important to acknowledge when we remain in a state of emptiness and to take the necessary actions to fill that space.

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Sylvia Plath This quote is written / told by Sylvia Plath between October 27, 1932 and February 11, 1963. She was a famous Poet from USA. The author also have 16 other quotes.

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