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First I wanted to be a veterinarian. And then I realized you had to give them shots to put them to sleep, so I decided I
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"First I wanted to be a veterinarian. And then I realized you had to give them shots to put them to sleep, so I decided I'd just buy a bunch of animals and have them in my house instead"

- Paris Hilton

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In this quote, Paris Hilton humorously expresses the evolution of her aspirations from wishing to end up being a vet to deciding to just own animals. This shift highlights her internal dispute in between her love for animals and the less enjoyable elements of veterinary work. Initially, Hilton's desire to be a vet suggests a deep-seated affection for animals and a desire to devote her profession to their care and well-being. Becoming a vet typically includes a significant commitment to scholastic and practical training, driven by an enthusiasm for animal health and well-being.

However, her awareness about the reality of veterinary practice-- particularly, administering euthanasia-- represents a turning point. The job of putting animals to sleep is mentally difficult and needs a level of detachment or emotional resilience to focus on animal welfare even when it involves difficult choices. Hilton's subsequent decision-- to own animals instead-- suggests her hostility to this aspect of vet work. By picking not to pursue the profession, she opts for a way to engage with animals that lines up more comfortably with her feelings and principles.

This quote also shows a broader, relatable human theme: the idealization of a dream or career and the ultimate conflict with its less enticing realities. Many individuals experience comparable minutes, where the functionalities of a task clash with their preliminary, perhaps romantic, ideas of what the occupation involves. For Hilton, accepting pet ownership ended up being a satisfying option to reconciliation of her preliminary passion with the usefulness that accompanied it.

Eventually, the shift from aspiring vet to animal fan highlights an individual choice to get in touch with and take care of animals in a manner that feels personally satisfying without the trappings of professional responsibility. Her perspective uses insight into fixing up dreams with truths, a universal experience for those browsing their individual or expert paths.

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Paris Hilton This quote is written / told by Paris Hilton somewhere between February 17, 1981 and today. She was a famous Celebrity from USA. The author also have 42 other quotes.

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