"I like, though, that people have a hunger to connect with other people. They're desperate to know that you're not lying to them or misleading them"
- Augusten Burroughs
About this Quote
In this quote, Augusten Burroughs reveals his appreciation for the human desire to form connections with others. He acknowledges that individuals have a deep cravings to feel connected and understood by those around them. This appetite originates from a fear of being tricked or misled by others. Burroughs suggests that this worry is a result of the vulnerability that comes with forming relationships. Individuals want to know that they can trust and count on others, which they are not being tricked or manipulated. Eventually, this quote highlights the importance of honesty and credibility in structure significant connections with others.
"The opportunity to create a small world between two pieces of cardboard, where time exists yet stands still, where people talk and I tell them what to say, is exciting and rewarding"
