I think the things we want most in life, the things we think will set us free, are not the things we need.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Desires often mislead us into seeking things that promise freedom but do not deliver.
- In plain terms
- We often want things that think will free us, but they are not what we actually need.
- What can you take from it?
- Question if what you want most is what you actually need.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are your wants fulfilling your needs?
- What do you think sets you free?
Another view
It is vague about how to identify actual needs.
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