All get what they want; they do not always like it. (ch. 14)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People get what they choose, but that does not mean they are happy with it.
- In plain terms
- You get what you want, but you might not like it.
- What can you take from it?
- Choices have consequences that are not always pleasant.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are you happy with your choices?
- What do you want versus what you have?
Another view
This ignores cases where external forces limit what people can actually get.
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